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#044: Michael Joe and the Competition of Three Bulls

Michael Joe, bull wrestler, makes the best of a bad situation.

By Devin H., Jada O., Keeanna C., Tatiyana P., and Robert C. from Ms. Planey's class at New Sullivan. Adapted by Rachel Wilson, Mikala Bierma, and Joe Schupbach.

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#043: Kind of Submarine

What happens when a submarine comes into school? From a story by Mia T., 3rd grade, New Sullivan Elementary.

By Mia T., 3rd grade, New Sullivan Elementary. Adapted and performed by Oona Kersey Hatton, Jen Johnson, Luke Hatton, and Alex Goodrich.

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Holiday Greetings from the Monkeys

Artistic Director Luke Hatton and immediate past Artistic Director Laura Grey describe the joyful (and educational) work we do in the Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park Districts.

Take a break, kick up your feet, and delight in Artistic Director Luke Hatton, and immediate past Artistic Director Laura Grey’s description of the joyful (and educational) work we do in the Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park Districts. Being a nonprofit organization, we do rely on the generosity of individuals like you to allow us to keep up the good work. In this, our “Sponsor a Story” campaign, you could give $10, the cost of bringing one story from one student to the page. There are upwards of 5,000 stories written each year by the students with whom BOM works, so covering the cost of more than one story is okay, too! You can donate here.

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#42: Pants and Underwear

A heartbreaking dialogue between Pants and Underwear. By Yassmine W., 3rd grade, New Sullivan Elementary.

By Yassmine W., 3rd grade, New Sullivan Elementary. Adapted and performed by Alex Goodrich and Mary Winn Heider.

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