Scholastic Reads

Memorial Day is a time of reflection and patriotism. But we recognize that it can sometimes be challenging to explain what we're celebrating — and the realities of war — to children. In this episode, we talk with authors C. Alexander London (Dog Tags and Tides of War series), Kate Messner (Rolling Thunder), and Lauren Tarshis (I Survived series) who share with us why and how they write about war for their young readers. Additional Resources: Scholastic's Guide to Teaching and Talking About War Books With Children and Teens More about C. Alexander London and his Dog Tags and Tides of War series More about Kate Messner and Rolling Thunder  More about Lauren Tarshis and the I Survived series Lauren is a return guest to our podcast! Listen to our first episode with her — all about Storyworks and the I Survived series — here Guests: C. Alexander London has written books for children, teens, even a few grown ups. He’s the author of The Wild Ones series, Dog Tags and Tides of War series, as well as the Accidental Ad