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Discussing children's literature and interviewing author Clifton Fadiman

BROADCAST: Dec. 26, 1973 | DURATION: 00:43:09

Synopsis

The radio and television personality and senior editor of Cricket children's magazine joins Studs to talk about the importance of reading and storytelling.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 26, 1973

Duration
43 minutes, 9 seconds

Topics

Childhood & Youth Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Fadiman, Clifton, 1904-1999--Interviews Reading (Primary)--United States. Children's literature--United States. Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs Fadiman, Clifton, 1904-1999,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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