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Christopher Paul Curtis talks about making history real for young readers [34:01]

Bought by Harford Community Radio and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:06
  • Purchases: 2
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know!!! Featuring Nammy nominee Joseph Strider, Author Debra Borys, and Brown Dog by Jim Harrison ...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 58:00
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A crime novelist and poet talks about where in England her books are set, why she chose a hypnotherapist as a character in this novel, "Kind of Cru...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Nov 24, 2013
  • Length: 09:56
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: James Richardson
Poet James Richardson has called himself an "accidental aphorist," but his well-crafted works are no accident. He reads from his 2010 book, BY THE ...

Bought by WJCU


  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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During this program, Marjorie Smith talks about and reads from her novel, Making Up Amelia, which is set in Guam, Saipan, and San Francisco

Bought by KSJD, Spokane Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Jim Northrup's "Rez Salute: The Real Healer Dealer"
Syndicated columnist and author, Jim Northrup, talks with Heidi Holtan on a whole range of topics from his column "Fond Du Lac Follies" to his expe...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 19:02
  • Purchases: 3
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During this program, poet and writer Jennifer Greene, illustrator Antoine Sandoval, and project director Julie Cajune talk about a book they create...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 02, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 2
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During this program, John Holbrook talks about and reads poems from his fourth collection, 'A Clear Blue Sky in Royal Oak.'

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Wendy Welch has written a memoir about what it means to open an independent bookstore at a time when physical books seem to be disappearing. Alliso...

Bought by Prairie Public, KENW, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:31
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Debbie Miller
Songwriter Debbie Miller discusses her approach to writing songs inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Written and performed for the mo...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 03, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: G.P. Putnam's Sons jacket cover, Credit: Natalie C. Sousa, cover design
Meg Rosoff, a Printz Award-winning author, returns to the young adult marketplace with "There is No Dog," a provocative and imaginative novel starr...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2012
  • Length: 21:06
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The book's entire title is 'Extremeophilia: River Rats, Timber Tramps, Biker Trash, and Realtors: New and Selected Writings' and it's a collection ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 31, 2012
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1
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Lora and Neil join Heidi from their car and driveway, for a conversation about each of their new books.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 13, 2011
  • Length: 18:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Today on "Art Beat" we take a look at a cookbook like none other. Beth Dooley, author, restaurant critic, teacher and cooking instructor has writte...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 08, 2011
  • Length: 17:51
  • Purchases: 1
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Today on "Don't Cha Know" we get to know more about Larry Peterson of Red Wing MN. Larry is an avid collector of Red Wing Stoneware - and is quite ...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2011
  • Length: 27:34
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During this program, Cedar Brant -- poet, wildlife biologist, and environmental consultant -- talks about her childhood in northwestern Montana and...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 13, 2011
  • Length: 28:57
  • Purchases: 2
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Children's author Luli Gray talks about her new picture book, "Ant and Grasshopper."

  • Added: Jun 12, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
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A diverse group of writers has been meeting regularly in a small coffee shop in Albany, MN for the past three years to create, critique, and caffei...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2010
  • Length: 29:47
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During this program, Craig Johnson talks about JUNKYARD DOGS, the sixth book in his Walt Longmire mystery series. He also reads a few pages and tel...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
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So, is that a vasectomy in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Find out the answer to this question as Arts and Cultural Heritage Report...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2010
  • Length: 23:31
Caption: Bill Oakley
Guests include: Author Steve Almond. Television writer Bill Oakley. Musical guest Damien Jurado.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 59:22
Caption: The Baseball Project
Guests include: Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Writer & blogger Stacy Bolt. Musical guests The Baseball Project.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: :00
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RealGoodWords is a one-hour weekly radio program for readers, writers and those who appreciate the written word.

  • Added: Jun 24, 2010
  • Length: 28:44
Caption: Henry Winkler, Credit: Photo Credit: Richard Jensen
Actor Henry Winkler didn't know he had dyslexia till his oldest son was diagnosed with it. Winkler was 31 at the time. He has become the author of...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2010
  • Length: 06:32
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Guest from the Grand Rapids Friends of the Public Library program talk with Heidi about events and literacy in Itasca County

  • Added: Jun 02, 2010
  • Length: 11:52