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In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

In this recording, Jayne and Tonya talk about the authors purpose in writing a tragic book like this and why it was recommended to Jayne

In this episode of Literary Experience, high school seniors Jay Liu and Andrew Li discuss the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. They talk about personal experiences relating to the book and various interesting aspects of the novel.

In this recording, Rebekah Lampman and Peyton Lienhart discuss “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert, and it’s impact on us as readers.

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

Hailey and Nancy Bruns dive into life in the 60's and some of Nancy's most memorable stories.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central student Elisabeth Bieber talks with her father about his reading experience and what books he recommends.

An interview with a Concordia swimmer who felt she was missing something when she was born and while growing up.

In this recording students Andrew Doromal and Morgan McLaughlin discuss the Kite Runner, and why it was such a good book.

I interviewed my friend Jaeger Jergensen about his brother getting into a hunting accident, and how it affected him, his brother, and his family.

Shirley Marchwick (67) explains what happened to cause her to become a teacher. She explains what she likes, the obstacles she’s went through, and how she’s felt throughout her life.

In this interview, Navdeep Natt and famuily friend Jennifer Scherbauer discuss the immense changes in Edmond Dantes, including his character and intelligence. They then discuss how Alexandre Dumas, his father, and Romantic ideals post French Revolution ultimately shaped the book...

Discussion on the differences of growing up in the 40s compared to the 2000s, with my Grandparents, who would like to keep their names anonymous.

Rodrigo Sanchez (18) talks with good friend, Eh Lar (19). The interview showcased the resilience that Lar demonstrated in his journey from a Thailand refugee camp to being able to reach a bachelors degree on a free scholarship in the...

Irma Larson (96) talks with her great-granddaughter, Madison Berndt (19) about the American Legion and growing issues of remembering veterans.

Wendy Kahler shares her experiences of working at her job in which she helps people with disabilities become active members in the community.

In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Julie Miller discusses her personal experience with a Traumatic Brain Injury and her sisters experience with a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. She addresses the stigma surrounding the invisible, yet prominent injury in today's society.

In this recording Lauren Keating and her mother Stephanie Keating discuss the most influential books in Stephanie’s life and why she recommends certain books. Interview flips around minute 9.

In this recording, a son and his mother discuss the familial lessons conveyed in Marquéz’s 100 Years’ of Solitude. Examining the parallels and differences between the Buendía and our families to distinguish between Marquéz’s depiction of family for literary purposes...

In this recording, sisters discuss the themes of Picoult’s novel, Small Great Things, and its relevance in contemporary society.

In this recording, student Jennifer Stavreva and her mom Boryana Stavreva, discuss “Anna Karenina” and why people should read it.

In this recording High School students Lauren and Brianna discuss the many important characters in the book and how the plot of the book differs from other totalitarian governments

In this recording, Daniel interviews James about his reading life and culture, how it has affected him thus far in his life, and his book recommendation.

My mother and I discussed various pieces of literature that she enjoyed throughout her life. She also made some recommendations for high school graduates on what books to read.