Episode 7 Season 7- Carrie Rogers-Whitehead launches book "Technology for Littles"

In this powerful episode, Kirsten sits down with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead—author, advocate, and founder of Digital Respons-Ability—to explore the essential role of digital literacy in today’s society. Carrie unpacks the growing concern regarding public libraries, including proposed funding cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and what that means for rural communities, interlibrary loan systems, and equitable technology access.

The conversation shifts to young learners as Carrie introduces her newest book, Technology for Littles: Helping Young Children Navigate the Internet Responsibly. She shares practical ways to build digital literacy from an early age through songs, stories, and engaging activities, while stressing the critical role of parents in fostering safe tech habits at home.

The episode wraps as Carrie and Kirsten’s reiterate their shared commitment to digital responsibility and community advocacy.

References:

Quit Clicking Kids, Chris McCarty interview https://quitclickingkids.com/

Save Federal Funding for Public Libraries:

 https://action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead's new book "Technology for Littles: Helping Young Children Navigate the Internet Responsibly"

Contact and Resource Information:

Website: https://respons-ability.net/ 

Other SM?  

Instagram @digitalrespons_ability

linkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-respons-ability/posts/

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerswhitehead/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalresponsability 

X: https://x.com/Digital_Empower

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalrespons_ability/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalResponsAbility

Blog: https://respons-ability.net/blog/

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