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May 2024
51m 50s

Eliza Gets Butterflies Ft. Phillipa Soo ...

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom
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Don’t be nervous! This week, Gwenna and Tori are joined by Philippa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran to discuss their children's book 'Piper Chen Sings' and the inspiration behind it. They talk about the importance of kids acknowledging and navigating through their bigger emotions like stage fright. The book aims to empower children to embrace their feelings and ... Show More
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