Sharing the Story of America With Our Kids

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Sharing the Story of America With Our Kids

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Aug 8, 2018

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Conversations about 9/11 and children's literature got us thinking about how we are telling the story of America to our children. Listeners Sian and Carissa join us to share their thoughts. Shelf Awareness To see Sian's recommended reading list, visit our website. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.

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Aug 8, 2018

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Sharing the Story of America With Our Kids

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