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“Growing up my dad was really nice to us. He would come back by 5 pm to tell us stories. ”

Girls

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This week, an episode in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child, observed October 11. Stories from across continents and across generations -- about the challenges, the adventures, and the joys of girlhood. Hosted and produced by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

10-year-old Briony Chappell and her father search for each other after being separated on a ski trip. 
Dia's mother surprises her in a moment of need. 
Primah Kwagala recounts the night her father brought home a second wife.
Masooma Ranalvi decides to break her silence.
Eve Engel hopes to get her first kiss.
Juliette Holmes and her mother go shopping in 1940s segregated Georgia. 

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05:28
Down the Mountain

by Briony Chappell

10-year-old Briony Chappell and her father search for each other after being separated on a ski trip. 

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05:15
First Kiss

by Eve Engel

Eve Engel hopes to get her first kiss.

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07:04
Colored Water

by Juliette Holmes

Juliette Holmes and her mother go shopping in 1940s segregated Georgia. 

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05:04
Marigolds

by Dia

Dia's mother surprises her in a moment of need. 

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08:15
First Love

by Primah Kwagala

Primah Kwagala recounts the night her father brought home a second wife.

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06:06
A Stifling Silence

by Masooma Ranalvi

Masooma Ranalvi decides to break her silence.

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