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Discussing the book "Babar's anniversary album" with the author Laurent de Brunhoff.
Discussing the book "Weeping in the playtime of others" with the author Ken Wooden.
The people living at the Martinique feel as though they are a toxic waste substance being compressed in the density living quarters, explains Jonathan Kozol. Rachel of Kozol's book, "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" said people don't want to see them. Refering to the song, "We are the World, " Rachel also asks how come people care so much for people they can't see? "We are the world, " says Rachel. "We live here, too".
Studs has a spirited discussion with Jonathan Kozol who shares his adventures and learnings in Cuba that formed the basis of his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools." Kozol explains the ambitious Cuban Literacy Campaign begun in the 1960s that aimed to educate the entire population, tells of children teaching adults in remote villages by lantern light, and the unity and national pride that resulted. He and Studs explore the idea of generative words in literacy education and contemplate Kozol's hope to adapt a similar approach to American education.
John Peter Jones discusses English youth, the working class, and his book, "The Feather Pluckers."
Discussing the books "Childhood" and "The Confession of a Disloyal European" (both published by Lakeview Press) with the author Jan Myrdal.
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Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.
George Von Hilsheimer, educator and author of “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers,” discusses his work with troubled youth.
George Von Hilsheimer, educator and author of “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers,” discusses his work with troubled youth.
E.R. Braithwaite, Guyanese-born British-American novelist, writer, teacher and diplomat discusses his writing and career. The interview opens with Mr. Braithwaite, reading from his book "Reluctant neighbors".