Interview with Yamile Saied Mendez

<p>It’s time for WEE Nation Reads with UMBC. Today's interview is with Yamile Saied Mendez, author of the children's book, "<a href='https://yamilemendez.com/'>What Will You Be?</a>" </p> <p>This segment is sponsored by UMBC’s Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities, which serves as a resource to participating teachers and families in their <a href='https://shermancenter.umbc.edu/diverse-books-project/'>Diverse Books Projects (DBP)</a>.  This project aims to ensure that early childhood educators at their partner schools have access to high-quality, diverse children’s books and opportunities to share ideas and insights about their use. Books identified by UMBC will be featured in our WEE Nation Reads with UMBC segment, which includes a reading of each of the selected books, children’s music related to each book, and an interview with the author or publisher.  Go to <a href='http://www.WEENationRadio.com'>WEE Nation Radio</a> for more information, or download our mobile app on Android and iPhones by searching "WEE Nation Radio" in your App Store.</p>