Gloria Whelan, Winner of a National Book Award for Young People's Literature for 'Homeless Bird' (Nov. 23, 2000)

The transcript features an interview with Gloria Whelan, discussing her novel 'Homeless Bird', which tells the story of a young Indian girl named Kohli. Whelan shares her inspiration, writing process, and the challenges of writing about different cultures. She reads an excerpt from the book, highlighting the imagery and themes. Whelan also talks about her transition to writing for young readers and how her poetry influences her fiction.

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