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My husband interviewed me about my love of reading, my lifelong desire to write -- milestones through my 49 years which brought me to the writing of my first novel and the publication of my first book. We talked about...

Judith tells her story of volunteering in the Peace Corps and working for the UN to bring free elections to other countries.

Lori explained her experience with reading as she grew up.

Day 2 of 4 day motorcycle trip with my Dad. We talked about his time in the Peace Corps, meeting my mother, his career and parenting.

Anita Hoffman Makuluni (49) and her husband Dean Makuluni (54) talk about Anita’s experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, their shared experiences as teachers at a secondary school there, and the origins of their relationship.

William Boik, 58, interviews his spouse Joyce Burnett, 37, about the book she wrote and her family background.

Catherine Redfern (35) talks to her dad Timothy "Tim" Redfern (67) about his childhood, college experience, going to the Peace Corps and spending time serving in the Philippines, meeting Catherine’s mother and how proud he is to be a parent...

Mother Lettie (age 83) and daughter Jenny (age 52) talk about how important reading has impacted Lettie's life!

Bruce White interivews his partner, Michi Vojta, about her travels to Kenya with the PeaceCorps, what she learned, what she experienced, and what she taught.

Friends Lucille [No name given] (73) and Sue [No name given] (73) reflect on the books that Sue enjoyed through the different stages of her life.

Part 2

Discussing the importance of literacy and reading

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Williams (45) and Glen Wong (71) discuss the impact of their upbringing and parents, race, fatherhood, international travel, chronic illness, careers, and interests.

I have a conversation with my parents about their personal histories with reading and how Literacy has shaped their lives and careers.

Lawrence Siddal (91) is interviewed by Rachel Behlke (23) about his life, his adventures, and his thoughts. These adventures range from him growing up in Ohio to being drafted to Germany to driving out to India to having to work...

Spouses Andrea Casson (59) and Glen Milstein (61) talk about their life together, remembering how they met and special moments like their wedding night and having children together. They talk about Andrea's experience with Parkinson's disease and what they have...

Husband and Wife Steven Lakatos (43) and Emily Lakatos (41) discuss their childhood memories, meeting each other in their 30s, Emily’ travels to Bangladesh, and Steve being the Director of the Bay Beach Wild Life Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Twin sisters Shahieda Hudson (47) and Shakir Hudson (47) talk about their mother Stephanie Hudson’s legacy working in the St. Louis, Missouri community to improve the literacy of children and the lives of people living with sickle cell disease.

Jonathan Daube (Northampton, MA) speaks with Selena DeCosta (Easton/Amherst, MA) about his time spent teaching in Malawi and how it shaped his view of the world for the rest of his life.

Colleagues and community leaders Lorena Solorio (44) and Melissa Canela [no age given] talk about KIPP's advocacy, community engagement, and the partner organization Melissa works for: the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.

Nancy Bentley (63) interviews her husband, John Atkinson (67) about his life, focusing on his health issues with eczema and asthma, his work in the Peace Corps, and his favorite family memories.

Elizabeth "Ann" Hamlin (80) talks with Janet Wigodner (54) about her experiences as a adult literacy tutor.

Longtime friends Allison Tant [no age given] and Courtney Atkins [no age given] sit down for a conversation about their advocacy work, their parents, their children, and the strong women who inspired them to become the community leaders they are...

Friends Andrea Sanchez (39) and Elda Flores (71) share a conversation about serving as part of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees, their love for reading, and their investment in the local community.

A woman interviews her husband about growing up in rural Georgia and moving to Detroit where he joined a band. He then interviews her about her childhood in Brooklyn, and the blending of their two families.