TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE

PROMO     "Mysteries of Childhood"
*Alex Rider, Nancy Drew, The Cat in the Hat, and Harold and the
Purple Crayon   for millions of children of all ages, they're
some of the most imaginative and mysterious stories around. But
as it turns out, the authors sometimes have their own, personal
mysteries to share. In this hour of  To the Best of Our
Knowledge, we'll talk with Anthony Horowitz, the creator of the
Alex Rider series, about his complicated past. Michael Chabon
talks about some of the stories that shaped his childhood. And
we'll hear about the radical political origins of some of best
known children's books. 


PROGRAM RUNDOWN: HOUR 2:   "Mysteries of Childhood"

0:00 - 15:35   SEGMENT 1: (15:36)
     Anthony Horowitz has written dozens of books for children,
     including the teen superspy series featuring Alex Rider. 
     He's also written for adults, including the critically
     acclaimed British TV show "Foyle's War".  Horowitz tells
     Anne Strainchamps his special interest in children's fiction
     has its roots in his own troubled past.
          
     Segment One Outcue:  "...PRI - Public Radio International."

15:36 - 16:05  LOCAL OPTION with music bed (:29)

16:06 - 38:10  SEGMENT 2: (22:05)
     Ellen Handler Spitz is the author of many books on
     psychology and aesthetics.  She talks with Jim Fleming about
     her latest - "The Brightening Glance: Imagination and
     Childhood."  Also, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Michael
     Chabon has written both for adults and young readers.  In a
     recent book of essays, "Manhood for Amateurs," Chabon
     tackles his own childhood.  Here he tells Steve Paulson how
     his past still influences his writing. 
          
     Segment Two Outcue:  "...PRI - Public Radio International."

38:11 - 38:40  LOCAL OPTION with music bed (:29)

38:41 - 53:00  SEGMENT 3: (14:18)
     We hear a montage of clips from classic children's books,
     then Steve Paulson talks with Julia Mickenberg, co-author
     with Philip Nel of "Tales for Little Rebels."  Mickenberg
     tells Steve that some of the best known children's book
     writers were longtime political radicals.
          
     Segment Three Outcue: PRI Audio Logo


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