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Storytelling That Shapes a Generation
Angela Santomero, Emmy-winning creator behind Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood & Super Why revolutionized the way preschoolers watch television by pioneering interactive storytelling that invites kids to think, respond & learn.
Today, she continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s media, exploring how high-quality content, intentional design & emerging technologies, like AI, can deepen learning & spark curiosity.
In her keynotes & conversations, Angela shares the creative strategies & child development insights behind her ground breaking work, inspiring creators, educators & leaders to build stories that don’t just entertain..they empower the next generation!
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“When we tell stories through the eyes of a child, with curiosity, creativity & imagination, we don’t just entertain. We empower a generation to learn, grow, & dream. These stories help children make sense of their world & believe they can change it for the better.”
~Angela C. Santomero
Meet my latest kids brand..Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things
There's a short list of people who have genuinely changed how preschoolers learn.
Fred Rogers is on it.
And so is Angela Santomero.
Over the past 30 years, Santomero has created and co-created 10 children's series, built multiple million dollar franchises, won a Peabody Award and two Emmys, and reached billions of children in over 120 countries.
Her shows don't just entertain preschoolers. They teach them how to think, how to feel, and how to help.
Now she's doing it again, on her own terms, with her own brand..and the numbers suggest parents are paying attention.
Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things hit 4 million views in it's first month on YouTube Kids!
Take a peek at Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous ThingsIn her words
by ANGELA SANTOMERO
After Sesame Street: What’s Next for Children’s TV?
“As a child, I was inspired by these ground-breaking shows. I felt seen through the screen with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; as an adult, it was my dream to create an educational hit show that kids wanted to play along with…” Read the full article at Newsweek.
Mister Rogers Changed My Life
“I was that 4-year old who would sit in front of the television and talk to Mister Rogers every day. Mister Rogers liked me, just the way I was. I swore he was looking right at me. He smiled, explained things in a calm voice, and told me I was special…” Read the whole article on The New York Times.
Setting the Record Straight: Positive Media Can Teach Kids
“Kari Henley’s recent post on “over-parenting” was overwhelmed by overstatements – especially her suggestion that kids who watch nurturing TV shows like those found on PBS are more likely to be bullies. Really?…” Read the full article at HuffPost.
I admired Mr. Rogers as a mentor from afar — now I’m walking in his sneakers.
“Bringing Daniel to the world has been a love project and I knew would elevate Fred, once again, in 2017, as a voice that we all still need to hear..” More at USA Today
Here’s How Embracing Vulnerability Can Boost Your Well-being
“One of the most challenging ways to be kind to yourself is to be vulnerable in front of other people. This sounds counterintuitive but hear me out…” Read the full article at Thrive Global
Why ADHD brains need a beat
“Does your preschooler show signs of ADHD? Try this: Pause to let your child process her thoughts, convey her feelings, and describe her problems; it will lead to a more positive relationship, and improve her cognitive development as well.
…” Read the full article at ADDitude; Angela Santomero
