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Jan 2017
40m 25s

SC#10: Inspiring a Love of History with ...

SPARKLE STORIES
About this episode

Steve Sheinkin is an award-winning author of thrilling history books for young adults.

In this episode of SparkleCast, Steve, David and Rebecca talk about "The View from Above," (the first story in our new story series called "FIFTY: The Stars, the States and the Stories"), explore the difference between history and historical fiction, and ask the question, "what is true?"

About SparkleCast:

SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool.

For more stories and tutorials, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com

Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! info@sparklestories.com

Enjoy!

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