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Author Mo Willems on Inspiring Young Readers Through Interactive Stories

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You may know Mo Willems from his books about “The Pigeon” – who asks, pleads, even demands to do things like drive a school bus. Or from unlikely best friends “Elephant & Piggie,” who will soon have their own Paramount+ streaming series. We talk with the acclaimed children’s book author about his approach to involving and inspiring children with interactive stories, and his latest projects — including two upcoming stage performances at San Francisco’s comedy festival, Sketchfest. Mo Willems has two upcoming stage performances at San Francisco’s comedy festival, Sketchfest, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets can be found here. Guests: Mo Willems, children's book author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Author Mo Willems on Inspiring Young Readers Through Interactive Stories

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