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Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

In this recording, student Caroline Lyman interviews her mother, an occupational therapist, Amy Lyman, and they discuss the Amy’s early love for reading, most influential novels, and the lessons learned from them. Interesting take on the importance of reading today...

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

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

In this recording, brother and sister discuss the novel Little Fires Everywhere and the several themes and conflicts that arise.

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.

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

In this interview, conducted on November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jadelyn Melara (16) interviews her mother Jade Perez (45) about what makes her who she is. Jade Perez shares who her biggest influences have been. She also talks about work...

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

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas, Anthony Munoz (16) interviews his Mom, Julia Padron (48) about her childhood when she lived somewhere else. Julia shares about what she's done and many important lessons she learned...

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

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

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 interview, Leah Vaikutis interviews her aunt, Judy Sidrys, about "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd". They debrief the characters, underlying themes, and connections to modern day society as they reminisce through this brilliant crime novel. The very interesting Hercule...

In this recording, son and father discuss the life lessons and takeaways from the two books “The Picture of Dorian Gray” written by Oscar Wilde and “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey, and also how much of...

In this recording, high school seniors Philip Fan and Audrey Carter discuss the significance of storytelling in The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

Interview about my mom and I talking about reading, and what book I should read before graduating.

In this interview, conducted in November, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Enayah interviews her brother about their family connection and self growth. Omar shares some great memories he had as he was a child with his sister (siblings) and friends. He...

In this interview, Alec Hill and Bill Haarlow, both high school seniors in Illinois, talk about the role of reading in their lives. Additionally, Alec asks Bill to recommend a few impactful pieces of fiction that he must read to...

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss standout characters and themes in this thought-provoking novel.

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the lessons Austen conveys in “Pride and Prejudice” and how they fit into today’s society.

In this recording, brother and sister discuss about F. Scott Fitzgerald's book and some of the lessons or messages he is trying to convey through this novel.

During this interview, Melissa Zinnecker explains how her reading life has changed from her childhood until now. Through her family influences, schooling, and career, Melissa has found reading as a very valuable thing in her life to maintain. Reading has...

In this recording, high schooler Ethan Harrast interviews his college student sister to clear up some questions about the plot of Handmaid’s Tale and how the dystopian novel relates to today and tomorrow’s world.