Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning

Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning

Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor

Episodes 177
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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🎧 Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane 🎧
Inspire curiosity. Spark creativity. Fuel a lifelong love of learning.


Are you an educator, librarian, parent, or STEM/STEAM enthusiast looking to make learning come alive for kids? Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane is your go-to podcast for hands-on, joyful learning that connects STEM/STEAM education, multicultural children's literature, and real-world exploration.


Join Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, educator and explorer, as she travels the world (literally and virtually!) to bring you conversations with award-winning authors, illustrators, educators, scientists, and STEM leaders. Each episode delivers fresh ideas, engaging stories, and practical tips to inspire early childhood and elementary learners—in the classroom, the library, or at home. Wonder, curiosity, connection, and play -- we bring the world to you!


🌎 Featuring:

  • Innovative STEM/STEAM experiences
  • Diverse children's book recommendations
  • Strategies for inquiry-based, joyful learning through play
  • Voices from around the globe that inspire the WOW


🧠 Perfect for:
Early childhood & elementary educators | School librarians | Homeschoolers | Caregivers | STEM/STEAM champions


🔗 Explore featured books: bookshop.org/shop/drdianeadventures

📝 Read full show notes: drdianeadventures.com/blog

💌 Have an idea or guest suggestion? Email: [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

Traveling with Kindness: Alicia D. Williams on Joy, Courage, and the Power of Story

Mar 04, 2026 42m

What happens when you finally give that brave, younger version of yourself permission to come back out and play? In this episode, author and teaching artist Alicia D. Williams joins Dr. Diane to talk…

Learning with Whales: STEM, Stewardship, and the Blue Ocean Society

Feb 25, 2026 28m

What if your next STEM lesson started with a 65‑foot whale and a beach cleanup scavenger hunt?For 25 years, Blue Ocean Society has been quietly protecting whales and marine life right in our New…

Protecting Our Oceans From the Inside Out with the Rozalia Project's Ashley Sullivan​

Feb 18, 2026 35m

If you’ve ever walked along a shoreline, spotted trash, and thought, “How did this get here, and what can I do about it?” -- this conversation is for you. Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director of the…

Why Kids “Live in Books” -- James Ponti on City Spies: Europa and the Power of Middle Grade Readers

Feb 10, 2026 41m

What happens when a bestselling middle grade author joins you on World Read Aloud Day -- and opens the episode with a live read-aloud from his brand-new release?In this return conversation, James…

Rewriting the Myths: Identity, Empathy, and Belonging in Middle Grade Fantasy with Tracy Wolff

Feb 04, 2026 22m

What happens when young readers are invited to question the stories they’ve always been told?In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes bestselling…

The Missing Piece in Reading Instruction: Motivation (with Behind the Book’s Anmarie Paul)

Jan 28, 2026 31m

What if the biggest gap in reading instruction isn’t phonics or fluency — but motivation?Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor sits down with Anmarie Paul, Executive Director of Behind the Book, to explore how…

Indoor Days + Big Feelings: Play, Empathy, and Teachable Moments with Francine Prince

Jan 21, 2026 39m

When cold weather keeps kids inside, big feelings can spike—for children and the adults supporting them. In this uplifting conversation, early childhood expert Francine Prince shares practical,…

Let Them Play: Rae Pica on Joyful Learning and Reclaiming Early Childhood

Jan 14, 2026 45m

What if the most powerful thing we could give young children is time to play?Early childhood expert Rae Pica joins Dr. Diane for a candid conversation about why play, movement, and joy are…

From AfroBets to Spirituals: A Lifetime of Making Books That Matter Cheryl Willis Hudson on Just Us Books, Representation, and Freedom to Read

Jan 07, 2026 43m

From AfroBets to We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices to a brand-new picture book that sings with history, legendary author and publisher Cheryl Willis Hudson has helped shape what children can…

Thanks to a Banned Book — Freedom to Read, Empathy, and Storytelling with Dynahlee Star Padilla-Vasquez

Dec 30, 2025 29m

A book some adults tried to keep off shelves helped a seventh grader make sense of grief, addiction, and forgiveness and shaped the storyteller she became. This episode is a powerful reminder that…

Learning from the Wild — Writing, Conservation, and Hope with Brenda Scott Royce

Dec 22, 2025 42m

What if hope isn’t a feeling—but something you do?From caring for orphaned rhinos to writing books that spark curiosity, this episode explores how learning, conservation, and community come together…

Books, Belonging, and Conservation — Lessons from South Africa with Ann Dye

Dec 17, 2025 41m

In Episode 167 of Adventures in Learning, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes Ann Dye, Vice President of Sales Operations at HarperCollins, for a powerful conversation about books, belonging, and…

How Illustrator Reggie Brown Brings Big Feelings to Life in The Snowman Code

Dec 10, 2025 16m

What happens when an illustrator channels courage, mental health, and a 600-year-old sarcastic snowman into a single powerful story? In this inspiring conversation, The Snowman Code illustrator…

The Snowman Code: A Journey of Empathy and Imagination with Simon Stephenson

Dec 08, 2025 24m

Just in time for the holidays, we whisk away on a cozy, magical journey through the enchanting world of The Snowman Code with Simon Stephenson. Warm yourself with this comfortable conversation about…

Joy To The World – A Holiday Crossover with the Hosts of the Dear Santa Podcast, Jason M. Burns and Kate Kasch

Dec 03, 2025 22m

Unwrap the joy of the holiday season with Jason M. Burns and Kate Kasch as they sprinkle holiday magic in every episode of their Dear Santa Podcast! This magical podcast crossover takes us on a…

Heal Your Way Forward: Forging Paths of Empathy and Connection with Myisha T. Hill

Nov 24, 2025 34m

Dive into an inspiring journey of healing, empathy, and community with Myisha T. Hill. Discover how embracing sobriety—not just from substances but from systemic oppression and self-criticism—opens…

Exploring Creativity and Connection with Illustrator Stephen Macquignon

Nov 19, 2025 20m

Discover the enchanting world of children's book illustration with Stephen Macquignon, as we explore unexpected connections between scientific thinking, whimsy, and transitioning from comics and…

Embracing Empathy and Connection in an AI-Saturated World A Conversation with Jane Newman

Nov 12, 2025 26m

In a world dominated by screens, algorithms, and the buzz of artificial intelligence, how do we reconnect with our humanity and nuture creativity, connection, critical thinking, and collaboration?…

Building Bridges: The Power of Inclusivity in Children's Literature

Nov 05, 2025 25m Transcript

Just in time for Veterans Day, meet a mother-daughter writing team focused on publishing books that help children understand freedom, sacrifice, and the challenges of deployment. In the latest…

The Timeless Magic of Books of Wonder: Connecting Books to Readers with Peter Glassman

Oct 29, 2025 37m

Step into Books of Wonder, a New York City bookstore where every reader has a story. This iconic bookstore has sparked joy in young readers for 45 years. It inspired the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan film…

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