In this episode, Hailee is bewitched by explores the life and impact of Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers. From his early days in television to his enduring legacy, we delve into the world of this beloved figure and examine the ways in which he touched the lives of countless people.
Staff Picks
- Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Turado
Recommendations
Movies and TV
- It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
- Mister Rogers Neighborhood
Books
- Knitting in the Neighborhood
- The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King
- Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever by Gavin Edwards
- Mister Rogers' Gift of Music Donna Cangelosi
- Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers by Matthew Cordell
- Fred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers by Laura Renauld
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers
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Sources
About Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers Trail
Fred Rogers Took a Stand Against Racial Inequality When He Invited a Black Character to Join Him in a Pool
The Mister Rogers No One Saw
The King of Kindness
The Truth About Those Rumors Of Mr. Rogers’ Badass Military Career
Mr. Rogers a Navy SEAL?
Fred Rogers graduates from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
In the Land of Make Believe, The Real Mister Rogers
Forever Fred (full article accessed through my local library database)
Mister Rogers Pioneered Speaking to Kids About Gun Violence
When Fred Met Margaret
5 Lessons From Margaret McFarland, The Scientist Behind Mister Rogers
Before Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood came Misterogers on CBC
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