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The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration helps children illustrate their heritage

By Lara Hamdan
Published Nov. 21, 2018 at 2:06 p.m. CST
The Grannie Annie founding associate director Fran Hamilton (left) expanded on the organization's mission to preserve family stories. Aidan McCoy (right) shared his family story centered on the Civil War in the 13th edition of the publication.
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The Grannie Annie founding associate director Fran Hamilton (left) expanded on the organization's mission to preserve family stories. Aidan McCoy (right) shared his family story centered on the Civil War in the 13th edition of the publication.

On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh expanded on The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration and the role it plays in encouraging young people to preserve family stories.

The non-profit organization helps children across the nation discover, write and share family stories, and then publish illustrated collections of their work.

Joining Marsh for the conversation were the organization's founding executive director Connie McIntyre, and founding associate director Fran Hamilton.

Aidan McCoy, sixth grader at The College School, also joined Wednesday's program. He wrote his family story about the Civil War, titled “https://youtu.be/23z3MzK6sE0" target="_blank">Bloody Hill,” which is featured in the latest edition of The Grannie Annie.

Listen to the full conversation here:

St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Alex Heuer, Evie Hemphill, Lara Hamdan and Xandra Ellin give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.

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Lara Hamdan
Lara is the Engagement Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.
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