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Today I interviewed my mom and we talked about a book she recommended I read.

This recording features Jackson, student, and his mom, Michelle Soudier, discussing “The Kite Runner” and how the book’s messages transcend the plot.

In this recording, two sisters discuss the character development and relationships of the characters in the book The Kite Runner

In this interview, Phillip Borhani and fellow classmate Carter Smith discuss the topics of addressing stereotypes and social norms as well as the idea of morality versus justice in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

In this recording, teacher and student discuss the lessons Krueger conveys in Ordinary grace, and how our generations understand and are impacted by those lessons differently.

I interviewed Judy Zakieh, a 16 year old senior, about her reading habits, favorite books, and literary recommendations

Mrs. Hiffman and I discussed the main topics and ideas which were presented in All Quiet on the Western Front

In this recording, Sydney Albert and her father, Jeff Albert discuss the novel Catcher in the Rye and why he recommended the book.

In this recording, Tina talks about how her mothers background has shaped her reading life today. Also, Tina asks about a must read book that her mom recommends for her before she graduated high school.

We briefly discussed the valuable lessons present in the story as well as the important characters.

After being recommended the Poisonwood Bible, Ella Pope and Mrs. Saunders discuss the novel. Excuse the announcements at the end.

During this interview we talked about our opinions and differing views of the book “City of Girls.”

In this recording, a mother and son discuss how Alice Walker’s novel provides unique and interesting perspectives on this issues of rape, abusive relationships, and sexuality.

In this interview, student Kiernan Lynch asks her grandmother about new literary discoveries as she traveled the world and how books have shaped her perception of the world and herself.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

In this interview two brothers discuss the effects of war on people and Slaughterhouse Five’s Important message.

In this interview, high school senior, Allegra Dugan, talks to her older sister, Micaela Dugan, about finding a love for reading and how Micaela's attitude toward classic literature has grown. They discuss life lessons learned from novels and teachers and...

A student and her former history teacher discuss the argument Life of Pi presents on religion and the power of the human spirit.

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the treatment of the mentally challenged and Charlie’s evolution throughout the book.

In this interview, high school students Jay Liu and Justin Li talk about how books affected them growing up and the important role that books and reading have in our world.

We talked about the structure of the story, the levels of the story, and the nature of the relationship between the narrator and her husband.

In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.

In this recording, students Rachel D-B and Sara Villanueva discussed why to read and love historical fiction novels, the importance of perseverance, and remembering the stories of people whose stories often get forgotten.

In this interview, my brother Jonah and I discuss the novel 1984 by George Orwell. We talk about why he recommended this book to me as well as questions I had while reading the book.

Father and daughter discuss the overarching themes of "The Kite Runner", and how we were able to connect to the characters on a cultural level.