Martha Benzler and Courtney Gilbert

Martha Benzler and Courtney Gilbert

Recorded December 8, 2019 Archived December 8, 2019 34:12 minutes
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Id: MBY019475

Description

Author and artist Martha Benzler (74) talks with StoryCorps facilitator Courtney Gilbert (28) about her children's books, which she has written, illustrated, and self-published.

Subject Log / Time Code

01:00
MB talks about "Ladies of the Club", the book that led to her children's book writing and illustrations.
04:00
MB talks about a children's book she wrote, "Helen's Hat Shop", and the complications of self-publishing.
09:08
MB talks about her parents.
15:35
MB talks about her son.
25:50
MB remembers going to school with Steve Martin.
32:45
MB shares how she would like to be remembered.

Participants

Recording Location

Yuma Art Center

Venue / Recording Kit