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Authors, Writers Childhood & Youth
  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 1

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" and "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".. Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and cartoonists.

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.

  • Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, literature, and theater among other topics in England

    Sep. 1, 1970

    Arnold Wesker and Doris Lessing discuss the poor, theater, and literature in England. They also discuss art, life, values, race relations, and what people from other countries have in common . The interview takes place in England.

  • Jonathan Kozol

    Discussing the book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America"

    Jan. 29, 1988

    Discussing the book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" with author and advocate for disadvantaged children, Jonathan Kozol

  • Jonathan Kozol

    Discussing the book "Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools"

    Sep. 18, 1991

    Discussing the book "Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools" with the author and advocate for disadvantaged children, Jonathan Kozol.

  • Patrick Murphy discusses the book, "Our Kindly Parent--The State".

    Aug. 23, 1974

    Studs discusses the book, "Our Kindly Parent--The State," and interviewing the author Patrick Murphy. They discuss the inadequate juvenile justice and reform system extensively. [includes an excerpt from interview with Lisa Richette, author of "Throw away children" 1925149-3-1 and -3-2].

  • John Peter Jones talks with Studs Terkel about his book "The Feather Pluckers"

    Apr. 1, 1965

    John Peter Jones discusses English youth, the working class, and his book, "The Feather Pluckers."

  • Interview with Bill Ayers

    Jun. 23, 1993

    Interviewing author and educator Bill Ayers.

  • Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress"; part 1

    May. 1, 1967

    Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress: Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," and his theories on Autism and how to treat the disorder.

  • Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress", part 2

    May. 1, 1967

    Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress: Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," and his theories on Autism, the cause of and how to treat the disorder.

  • Roddy Doyle discusses his book "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha" winner of England's The Man Booker Prize

    Jan. 24, 1994

    Studs interview with Roddy Doyle, Irish writer, and author of "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha." Doyle reads several times from the book. Studs also reads a few lines from the book. Doyle describes the book set in the Republic of Ireland in the 1960's that portrays the life of a small boy. He discusses the characters and themes of the book that relate to real-life. Doyle speaks about his own childhood that is not reflected in the book. Studs notes that the musical comedy-drama film "Commitments" is based off Doyle's book.

  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 2

    1965

    Part 2 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews. Includes "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Ms. Neisser discuss the importance of an open mind and a accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens.

  • Charlotte Strongaard talks with Studs Terkel

    1968

    Interviewing Charlotte Strongaard while Studs was in Denmark.

  • Eugene J. McCarthy in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 7, 1977
  • Discussing the book "How it feels when a parent dies" with the author Jill Krementz

    Jul. 15, 1981

    Discussing the book "How it feels when a parent dies" with the author Jill Krementz.

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