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Kids Leading Extras

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz

Carolina (middle) heading to school with her brother and sister.

Amber Wallin

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Amber's podcast "Fly on the Wallin"

Pedro Haro

Pedro and his family have been affected by the wildfires in Maui.

To support communities affected, you can donate to Maui Strong here:

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

Pedro and his mom.

Pedro's dad teaching him how to dance while his mom looks on and his brother films.

Nestor Gomez

Nestor will be performing his solo show in Chicago at Steppenwolf theater September 13 and 15. For more information, visit his website:

https://www.nestorgomezstoryteller.com/

Nestor in a classroom.

Nestor in the school from the story.

Nestor sharing a story.

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Kids Leading

by Moth Radio Hour

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS --- on 8/22/23 ---

In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade.

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella.

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.

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