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In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...

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.

My dad and I talk about a book

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

November 25 2018 in Chicago IL I Interviewed Mary Thomas about her life. Mary Thomas is 61 Years old and this my grandma I am 15 years old. Mary had a good childhood she grown to be an intelligent women....

I talked with my great grandma (born in 1925) growing up on a farm in the 1930s, and then moving out west to Phoenix. We also talked about life lessons learned over the years.

Pastor Heather Brewer (53) of the Lake Geneva United Methodist Church talks to friend and parishioner Fritz Oppenlander [no age given] about his life of work and surviving a stroke and heart attack.

In this interview, created on January 8, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri, Rea’zen Chatman (16) interviews her mother, Ebony Freeman (38) and her cousin, Kimberly Freeman (38) about their childhood, grandparents, and challenges. They both talk about their grandmother and...

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.

Memories experiences perspectives from growing up in Moline, Illinois 40’s and 50’s.

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

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.

This interview is me asking questions to my 71 year old grandmother, about her life, politics and the thoughts on the generation today.

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

In this recording Evan and Esha discuss What Vonnegut is trying to portray through slaughterhouse-five

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.

An exploration of the numerous influences in my mom's life as she grew up in India to when she came to the United Unites

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, 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 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.