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We spoke about the childhood realization that writing can be used as a creative release

How her bat Mitzvah was a big moment that led up to the rest of her Jewish life

Recently my grandpa (Steve Straus) was killed in a shooting in chicago. It was very sudden and my family and I are heartbroken. Even though I knew some stuff about him from the many encounters we shared, I felt as...

Sam interviews his grandmother (Lois) on his late grandfathers journey to the United States as he and his parents escaped Nazi Germany.

Blake talks to his grandmother, asking about historical events that affected her, how living in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was like, and how writing fulfills the desires of the writer.

Hill talked about her childhood and how she got into storytelling throughout her life.

Ruben Bowen talks with his mentor/coach, Ashley Boone about her experience in writing throughout her life, and more specifically about the One-Act play she wrote and directed.

Mary Don Beachy talks about teaching and learning, wine and friendship, creativity, and many generations of family.

I asked my grandmother about her childhood and how she wants to affect the world. I generated an understanding of how our major family tradition is to to good in the world.

Stefanie Stone (26) interviews her aunt, Elizabeth Weirba (52), about immigration, culture, and a Jewish identity.

We talked about specific experiences that influenced our views on writing.

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

A Jewish boy/man’s experience as a observant in Philadelphia and it’s suburbs from the 1970s to the present.

One Small Step participants Michael Carbiener (52) and Lisa Smith (51) talk about their military service, growing up poor, racism, and their different political values.

Marion Greenup (74) interviews her friend, Nancy Hannah Levy Torres (76), about her life, faith, and at times, fraught relationship to her Jewishness.

Women interviewing women

One Small Step partners Jolee Kennedy (65) and Arlene Levit (70) discuss their upbringing, their work as nurses, and their concerns over younger generations and climate change.

An interview with my mother.

I sat down and interviewed my daughter about family connections and writing.

One Small Step partners Marianne Kast (70) and Jason Johnson (50) have a conversation comparing their experiences working in education and with school resource officers. They talk about the importance of voting and not engaging in political discussions online.

Carmel Keane (22) shares a story she's written with new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26), reflecting on her grandparents, her connection to Ireland, and the way photographs can carry memories.

jacquline ` Mutisya: and shaelisha talks about identities in our communities 2023-09-23 22:36:27

My name is Kyle and I am 20 years old. I interviewed a friend who I met at college, Liam, who is also 20. The majority of the interview topics that we’re discussed were his upbringing and how his Jewish...

Chris Brookes (74) interviews author Pam Meyers (78) about growing up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and writing historical romance novels based on the area.

An interview between a mother and her daughter about finding creative inspiration and pursuing a career in art.