Society & Culture
Winner of the 1961 Newbery Medal, The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell had a deep impact on my guest, novelist Rachel Toalson. We chat about growing up as the child of a librarian, the lasting influence of amazing teachers, and how portrayals of survival and resilience in our favorite books can make us feel seen and heard during a difficult childhood. Rachel also talks to me about her wonderful new book, The Woods, out now from Little Bee Books. You can learn more about Rachel on her website www.racheltoalson.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @racheltoalson. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq