The Storied Way Perspective featuring Gulrez Khan, Data Scientist, Author - Drawing Data with Kids Keywords storytelling, data literacy, data visualization, children's education, parenting, data storytelling, Gulrez Khan, Drawing with Kids, education, homeschooling Summary In this episode of The Storied Way Perspective, host Rituparna Ghosh engages with Gulrez Khan, a data scientist and storyteller, discussing the importance of storytelling in data literacy, especially for children. Gulrez shares his journey from an engineer to a passionate data storyteller, emphasizing how his experiences as a father have shaped his approach to teaching data visualization. The conversation explores the intersection of data and storytelling, the significance of data literacy in today's world, and the role of parents in fostering curiosity and understanding in their children. Gulrez discusses his book, 'Drawing with Kids', and his future plans for promoting data literacy through engaging stories and resources for educators. Takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool for data visualization. Children can teach adults about curiosity and learning. Data literacy is essential for future generations. Integrating data into everyday life makes learning fun. Parents play a crucial role in their children's education. Cultural representation in children's literature is important. Data can be manipulated; understanding it is key. Storytelling can make complex data relatable. Homeschooling allows for personalized learning experiences. Creating resources for educators can enhance data literacy. Connect with Gulrez Khan | Website | LinkedIn Buy Drawing Data with Kids Connect with Rituparna | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.yourstorybag.com⁠⁠⁠ Write to us at ⁠⁠⁠podcast@yourstorybag.com⁠⁠ Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Season 1 of The Storied Way Perspective on YouTube