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No Vampires and No Dystopia: Houston’s Caroline Leech Writes Historical Fiction for Young Adults
Posted on · The author of novels "In Another Time" and "Wait For Me" discusses her writing.
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Full Show: Arkema Criminal Case, and Children’s Mental Health (Aug. 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn how commercial real estate investors see Harvey recovery as an opportunity. We learn about the potential precedents the Arkema criminal case could set. We discuss the mental health challenges that children face -- especially following a disaster like Harvey. And local author Caroline Leech talks about writing historical fiction for young adults.
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No Vampires and No Dystopia: Houston’s Caroline Leech on Writing Historical Fiction for Young Adults
Posted on · Leech discusses her debut young adult novel, Wait For Me, which takes place in Scotland during World War II.
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Same-Sex Benefits Case, and Full Day Pre-K: Tuesday’s Show (Feb. 28, 2017)
Posted on · Tomorrow (March 1, 2017), the Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Pidgeon v. Turner, a Houston case challenging the city’s benefits policy for married same-sex couples. The court had previously declined to take up the case, but Texas Republicans urged the Texas court to reconsider. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk […]
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HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza: Friday’s Show (February 17, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday (Feb. 15, 2017), HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza spoke at the annual State of the Schools Luncheon. He’s been at the helm of the district since last fall (2016). So, on this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with him about his progress so far and the biggest issues facing public schools in Houston. […]