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Robin Falls Kids - Chirp with Peggy & Jon

We have an inspirational show for Robin Falls Kids on Monday, August 2nd at 3 pm CDT. Scheduled guests are Virginia S. Grenier of Stories for Children Magazine, the SFC Newletter for Writers and author of BABYSITTING SUGAR PAW; Dawn Deem Stephens will tell us about her delightful book, THE LITTLE POT; Jennifer Swanson, author of the Penny and Rio mystery series will explain her adventurous dogs; and Jennifer Mauter, author of the ILLUMINATION STATION will shed some light on good behavior.. All the authors exhibit a love of teaching children important life values while making reading seem like fun. Please join us. Here is the link to listen on demand or live at 3pm central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2010/08/02/robin-falls-kids--chirp-with-peggy-jon

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