Kathleen O'Dell and David Harrison
Recorded
April 22, 2022
Archived
April 22, 2022
40:02 minutes
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Id:
mby021655
Description
Kathleen O'Dell (68) interviews her long-time friend David L. Harrison (85) about his journey as a writer and where he finds inspiration for his award-winning children's books.Subject Log / Time Code
DH recalls his childhood love of animals.
DH describes his undergraduate education at Drury University and early career working as a pharmacologist.
DH remembers the publication of his first book, "The Boy with the Drum" in 1969 and winning the Christopher Award for "The Book of Giant Stories."
DH discusses his decision to manage a family business following his father's retirement.
DH describes turning to poetry after experiencing a creative block and the later publication of his poems in Highlights.
DH talks about collaborating on textbooks and instructional tools for teachers.
DH describes the energy he derives from visiting schools and talking with kids.
DH names his parents and his partner, Sandy, as the biggest influences in his life.
Participants
- Kathleen O'Dell
- David Harrison