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My dad and I talk about a book

The importance of educators to foster an environment for young writers.

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.

In this interview, Alyssa and Monica discuss the most pivotal moments in the novel, why the book was recommended, and the differences between the novel and movie.

Recording February 27, 2018 – The Leavitt sisters grew up in St. George, Utah and have many memories of the library. Ann Leavitt Jacob’s first vivid memories of the library are of attending 2nd grade there, though she admitted “the...

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

Alexander Tan, a student of Francis Lewis High School, interviews his uncle, Matthew Goldberg: a writer and a father. They talk about how family has shaped Matt’s identity and other topics such as politics and how having pets affects identity...

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.

Interviewing Sofia’s perspective on reading and writing.

My Dad, Glenn, in the summer of 1976 sold books door-to-door in North Carolina. He has lots of stories about events that happened while doing so, in addition to character traits of all the different types of people he met.

So cool when writing a book

Father, Christopher Bowling (41), and daughter, Helen Bowling (19), talk about the accessibility of art and what Christopher's experience with sketching and writing was like and what financial, social, mental, and systemic barriers he faced.

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

Storycorps interview

Hear the story of Hilmar de Moraes, from childhood stories to achieving his job. Listen to his viewpoints and his wisdom. Pay close attention to his knowledge on the society and how to self-educate. Escute a história de Hilmar de...

Kenan Mujkanovic talks about writing his first book and the second one to come.

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.

Hallie and I talked about her life experiences, memories, and qualities about herself.

Helena Worthen (71) talks with Rhonda Kingman (67) about spending summers in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. She describes her family's house, the surrounding land, the community in Cummington, games her brother and cousins played, reading her Grandfather's extensive collection...

Sharon Ford talks about the library, storytimes, borough hall and library renovations, memorable library events & more.

David Linzee, 63, discusses his career as a novelist and writing for local publications in St. Louis.

Zahra Ndirangu interviews her father, published author Ndirangu Githaiga, on his book that tells of the Kenyan experience. They delve into talks of race, literature, and representation.

In this interview Natalie and Robert Holt discuss the importance of the lessons learned in Atlas Shrugged and how they are applicable today.

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.

Dive into an interview about maturity, literature, and work that will keep you entertained and wanting more!