Books by Vashti Harrison and Dolly Parton teach kids about self-love and courage

Today's episode is about two children's books with very big themes. First, author-illustrator Vashti Harrison speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about Big , which chronicles how words affect children – and particularly young, Black girls – as they grow older and their bodies change from baby to big kid. Then, Dolly Parton joins NPR's Melissa Block to discuss Billy the Kid Makes It Big , a story about a music-making dog (inspired by a real-life pet!) standing up to the bullies around him. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy