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How to Build Your Child’s Curiosity Through Science and Reading | Rudo Kashiri

The Reading Symphony··16 October 2026·30 min

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In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast, Katie talks with science educator, author, and former NASA educator Rudo Kashiri about bringing science, reading, storytelling and hands-on learning together. Rudo shares how her work with students and teachers at NASA inspired her to create children’s books that explain challenging science concepts through stories. She and Katie discuss why building science knowledge early matters, how misconceptions can make later learning more difficult, and how reading about science can strengthen children’s vocabulary, background knowledge and understanding.