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PBS Kids is developing its first-ever series featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum and his neurodiverse friends. The animated show called “Carl the Collector” follows Carl, a raccoon with ...
November 11, 2024 New PBS Kids show 'Carl the Collector' puts characters with autism at forefront The animated series, which premieres Thursday, aims to help children support and appreciate people ...
PBS KIDS today announced CARL THE COLLECTOR, an animated series for children ages 4-8 and its first show featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum.
It’s the perfect nexus of everything that’s important in my life — my family, climate, weather, and animation.” ...
In addition to spotlighting characters with autism, the team behind the show includes neurodiverse writers, production staff, animators, advisors and voice talent, PBS Kids said. The show will launch ...
A new character is making his big debut — and children's television history — this week on PBS Kids. Carl happens to be the Collector, a bighearted little raccoon on the autism spectrum, who ...
Author and illustrator Zachariah OHora is expanding into a new medium with the debut of the 2D-animated show 'Carl the Collector'; it is the first PBS Kids series to include lead characters who ...
Before Abbott Elementary goes back in session, fans can get schooled by Sheryl Lee Ralph in Weather Hunters. The star-studded ...
Al Roker is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — “Weather Hunters,” which premieres Monday ...
New PBS Kids cartoon features main characters with autism “Carl the Collector” is aimed at 4-to-8-year-olds and was designed to celebrate the variety and potential of neurodivergent kids.
Sunday will be Funday at the Whitney Museum of American Art, with a real-life version of a popular PBS Kids character joining a celebration of the late legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin ...
Through media and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to ...