Karen W. Tao Karen W. Tao, PhD, is Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. She is a community-engaged scholar who teaches, conducts research, and facilitates workshops with a commitment to reduce disparities in access, service provision, and quality of mental health and education for historically marginalized groups. Dr. Tao collaborated with PBS Utah to produce an award-winning digital series, “Let's Talk.” As the host of this seven-episode series, she met with parents to discuss how to talk with kids about race, racism, and cultural differences.

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Courageous Conversations in the Classroom: Using Children’s Literature to Support Social and Emotional Growth, Positive Identity, and Mental HealthLauren Aimonette Liang, Karen W. Tao, and Michelle K. Hosp

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