{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678fa4f016bc7a854527077c/67bc825b8ee8c32c7fc245d1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tocarra Elise chooses: Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold","description":"<p>In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and comedian &amp; writer Tocarra Elise dive into the 1991 Faith Ringgold classic Tar Beach. Told from the point of view of eight year old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, the book is based on the story quilt by the same artist. Tocarra shares where she was when she first read this book - her local library - what it felt like, and how it continues to impact her today. Tocarra hosts a delightful recap of children's literature via her TikTok and Instagram.</p><p><br></p><p>Read <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780517885444\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tar Beach</a></p><p>Listen to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9RKJleFdBU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Faith Ringold read Tar Beach</a></p><p>Watch the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFU5i4ejyWw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reading Rainbow episode</a> featuring Tar Beach</p><p>Interested in learning more about the story quilt that inspired the book? Listen to this episode of <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/whyd-they-put-that-in-a-museum/id1792614250?i=1000687794558\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why'd They Put That in a Museum?</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tocarraslibrary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tocarra Elise</a> on TikTok</p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tocarraelise/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tocarra Elise</a> on Instagram</p><p>Listen to <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-list/id1801271482\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The List</a>, Tocarra's comedy podcast</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookimprintpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bookimprintpodcast</a> on Instagram.</p>","author_name":"Rebecca Thandi Norman | Book Podcast | What to Read | Literature Lover"}