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The Moth Radio Hour: Eyewitness

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The Second Day of the Appeal

The appeal went a little bit like this. We had an expert witness come to say that reading kids silly books is good pedagogy or teaching they objected. We have evidence of other books objection. We have affidavits from other educators objection. See a pattern? The second day of the appeal was a lot more arduous than I expected. They all but accused me of being a liar a thief in a pedophile. It was a terrible terrible day. And now while we wait for a decision I'm grateful that I get to sit at home with my three friends and read some Wonder Woman, some Titanic."

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