In this powerful episode of Momentum Media Advertising, we peel back the layers of significance surrounding the January 2026 publication date of Brenda Bradford Ward's 'Being a Turtle.' Our hosts, Jessica and Wilbert, delve into how this seemingly simple children's book launches at a moment 'loaded with symbols and intentions,' choosing to stand 'very, very quiet' next to today's 'diametrically opposed narratives.'

We examine Ward's deliberate choice to distance the book from politicization and fundamentalism, instead focusing on the fundamental human need for identity and understanding. Discover how 'Being a Turtle' serves as an emotionally safe, inclusive, and illustrative resource for families, schools, and libraries, allowing its message to grow with the reader through different phases of life. This episode reveals how a small, gentle book can make a profound impact by offering a much-needed moment of grace and a quiet counter-narrative in a noisy world.

00:00 — Cold Open: The Symbolic Timing of 'Being a Turtle's' Launch

04:30 — Standing Quietly Amidst Diametrically Opposed Narratives

09:00 — Beyond Policy: Addressing the Human Need for Identity

13:45 — A Reflective Resource for All Phases of Growth

18:20 — Brenda Ward's Gift: Preventing Silence from the Start

23:10 — Outro: The Quiet Power of Not Disappearing to Belong