EdCast Taye Diggs This Book and So Do We Posted July 11, 2012 By Matt Weber Last semester, actor and author Taye Diggs visited the Askwith Forum with his illustrator Shane Evans to discuss their collaboration on the children’s book, Chocolate Me! The book, published late last year is about a young boy who is teased for looking different than the other kids and is based on the authors' experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids.In this edition of the EdCast, Diggs and Evans discuss -- and read from -- their book.About the Harvard EdCastThe Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast The Literary Life of Lois Lowry EdCast The Making of a Bully-Free School Educator Tina Owen-Moore speaks about the creation of the Alliance School in Milwaukee and strategies to combat bullying. EdCast Putting Diverse Books into Practice Kim Parker, co-founder of #Disrupttexts, suggests ways in which educators can incorporate diverse books into their curriculum — and how parents can be supportive allies in the process.