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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...

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.

My sister, Emily, sits down with me to discuss her own relationship with reading and how it’s been a vital part of her culinary career in several ways.

Learning how to read and favorite books

Daniel's past and present relationship with books.

Coworkers Bonnie Scherr (60) and Rachael Perez (23) share a conversation about their experiences living in Dalton, Georgia, the books that have impacted them, their work in the library, and the roles they see themselves filling in their community.

One Small Step conversation partners and new friends Laura Wright (65) and Susan Lupone Stonis (59) discover how much they have in common, talk over their religious differences, and the need for kindness in the world.

Sarah Padgett (24) interviews new friend Brandy Tolbert (34) about Brandy’s childhood, her family, and her children. Brandy also talks about her role as the director of the Literacy Alliance and how she discovered her passion for literacy work.

The importance of literacy and early intervention.

Ana interviewed her older sister, Mariana on the topic of literacy. They discussed Mariana’s journey in becoming numerically literate and how it shaped and impacted her life.

Interview with someone that participated in Lighting For Literacy

Ann Marie Newman shares how she changed her weakness into her life vocation with help from the library.

Spouses, Neil Rambana (52) and Elizabeth Ricci (46), reflect on the role “the American Dream” has played in their lives, discuss the work they do as immigration attorneys, and look forward to their daughters’ future.

This interview took place on November 24, 2023, through the phone in Birmingham, Alabama. Archana Rajasekaran (17) interviews her grandfather Soorappan (68), who is currently living in India. Speaking in their native language (Tamil), they talk about her grandfather's childhood,...

Interviewing my mom over Thanksgiving holiday on the importance of literacy, education, and languages as a bridge to cultures.

Jean talks about Auggie, her dog, who plays hide and seek. And her future plan to join the Peace Corps.

Friends and colleagues, Erma Banks [no age given] and Callie McGinnis (77), discuss their former workplace: Columbus Area Library Association (CALA). They talk about the formation of the organization, pivotal characters in its development, and the events they created to...

Kiwimbi International summer interns Claire (21) and Katherine (20) interview Nick (15), the recipient of a Kiwimbi scholarship to secondary school (high school). Nick shares about his childhood being raised by a single mother and grandmother, and his inspiring educational...

Local dad and daughter retell their memories of their Moscow Farmers Market, Tyler works for the City of Moscow and provides a unique perspective on the impact of the Moscow Farmers Market on Moscow and the Palouse region.

Owen and Bobby muse over topics of literacy, education, service, and life.

Kaiwen 28. I was asking him about how digital and emotional literacy has affected him.

Yeah story behind a cheap, plastic trophy.

Vera, an ESOL teacher, and Brooklynite reflects on being 3 years old and her father.