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#011: The Cats and The Snake

Friends come from the unlikeliest of species. I mean, places. From a group story by kids from the New Sullivan School.

By Breanna S., Tiana R., Gabriel T., Joseph P., Justin D., Cristofer B., and Randall W., from the New Sullivan School. Adapted and performed by Oona Kersey, Mikala Bierma, Mary Winn Heider, and Mike Tutaj.

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#010: Untitled (Pokemon Cards)

Mario explains his pro-Pokemon stance. From a persuasive argument by Mario M., 4th grade, Columbia Explorers Academy.

By Mario M., 4th grade, Columbia Explorers Academy. Adapted and performed by Mary Winn Heider, Mikala Bierma, Brad Stevens, and Mike Tutaj.

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#009: Granny Breakdance

Grannies. Breakdancing. That's all you need to know. From a story by Antonio M., 4th grade, Cleveland School.

By Antonio M., 4th grade, Cleveland School. Adapted and performed by: Oona Kersey, Elizabeth Levy, Tom Malinowski, Brennan Buhl, Luke Hatton, Tai Palmgren, Mary Winn Heider, Mike Tutaj.

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#008: Our Definition of Peace

A group-written poem by kids at the Lincoln Park Words@Play Program.

By Shiloh, Emma, Val, Reid, Everett, Sebastian, Betty, Ethan, David, Krystal, Eric, Joel, Alec, Weipeng, Sophie, and Philip of the Lincoln Park Words@Play Program. Adapted by Mike Tutaj.

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