Rebecca Hersher appears in the following:
It May Be 'Perfectly Normal,' But It's Also Frequently Banned
Sunday, September 21, 2014
It's Perfectly Normal, a 20-year-old illustrated sex-ed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. It's one of the most banned books in America.
For Parents Of Young Black Men With Autism, Extra Fear About Police
Saturday, August 23, 2014
People with autism often have trouble communicating with police, which can be dangerous — and scary for parents who also worry about racial profiling. Now, some cities are trying to mitigate the risk.
Pump Up The Bass, Feel Like A Boss
Saturday, August 09, 2014
A new study found that listening to music with heavy bass lines — think "We Will Rock You" and "In Da Club" — makes people feel more powerful.
'Building A Better Teacher': Dissecting America's Education Culture
Saturday, August 09, 2014
Author Elizabeth Green argues that effective teaching is a craft, not a skill teachers have naturally. She says teachers need more mentorship — not just more mandates.
Looking For Free Sperm, Women May Turn To Online Forums
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Bypassing commercial sperm banks, thousands are logging on to websites where women can connect with men at no cost. Anecdotes abound, but the scope of the unregulated activity is unclear.
Need Money For Your Startup? Being An Attractive Male May Help
Saturday, March 22, 2014
When men and women pitch the same business idea to venture capitalists, men are awarded money more often. A new study found that appearance also factors into whether or not an idea will get funded.
Arthur Geisert's 'Thunderstorm' Celebrates Life On The Prairie
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Arthur Geisert is the author of more than two dozen children's picture books. Three of his titles have won The New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. He's most famous for his intricate illustrations of the Midwest — sprawling prairie, family farms and his signature mischievous pigs.
But Geisert ...
'Yo' Said What?
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Code Switch team loves thinking, talking and hearing about language and linguistics — see our launch essay, "When Our Kids Own America," and "How Code-Switching Explains The World." So we wanted to share this report from NPR's Arts Desk that's about the use of "yo" ...