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We caught up with Sam, Jo and Fiona — the creators of Neon Squid Books, an imprint of MacMillan which is bringing beautifully illustrated non-fiction books to children everywhere. No topic is off limits, from Big Cats to fossilized Viking poop (from an Archeology book).
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Kathy Kim (Sesame Street’s Ji-Young) and Jay Max (Song Writer) return to Turn the Page to chat about their friendship which began at Syosset’s HB Thompson Middle School and thrived throughout their time at SHS. Kathy and Jay treat us to their own origin stories as creatives and muse on the turns their lives had taken as they grew into success in the entertainment industry.
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Mother and Daughter novelists Hilma and Meg take a trip back to Syosset to chat about when they realized they were natural storytellers. The Wolitzers celebrate how the Syosset Library was a touchstone in their lives and tell us about their favorite area restaurants.
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Judd Apatow, who needs no further introduction was surprised when we invited him back only to have Jack DeMasi — SHS’s Faculty Advisor to the Radio Station and TV Production Teacher who had mentored Judd in High School. Judd and Jack tell us about some Syosset shenanigans at the radio station and beyond.
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Jack Demasi returns and this time he has brought Josh Rosenthal (of Tompkins Square Records) and Bob Goodman (TV Writer and Producer of CBS’s Elementary and other favorites) to chat about the boundaries pushed at WKWZ, Syosset High School’s own Radio Station which allowed its students a freedom few would have found everywhere else. Jack, Josh and Bob chat about interviewing politicians, getting free stuff from record companies and how their experiences shaped their careers today.
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Jessikah chats with June Gervais about JOBS FOR GIRLS WITH ARTISTIC FLARE, the story of Gina, a young woman living on Long Island in the 80’s. Gina dreams of becoming a tattoo artist in her brother’s shop. This book is a breath of fresh South Bay air.
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It’s graduation season for some, and others are gearing up for the college search this summer. Syosset High School Principal John Durante joins us to chat about the inspiration behind his own podcast The College Admission Process Podcast which aims to help kids and parents ease the often overwhelming task of applying to college.
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Once again, Carola Lovering gets us deep into the mind of three characters and forgotten love in her new romantic thriller CAN’T LOOK AWAY. Also discussed, how to pick a fight with a Long Islander and the upcoming adaptation of Carola’s first debut novel TELL ME LIES.
