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Author Cinda Klickna Uses Birds to Teach Crazy, Pesky Verbs | Community Voices

"Out of the Beaks of Birds: Our Crazy, Pesky...Verbs" by Cinda Klickna
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Cinda Klickna has written a book to teach grammar titled "Out of the Beaks of Birds: Our Crazy, Pesky...Verbs"

Local author Cinda Klickna has devoted her life to education. After years of working as a teacher she has written a book titled "Out of the Beaks of Birds: Our Crazy, Pesky...Verbs." She spoke with Community Voices about the inspiration for her book and plans for the future.

Originally aired Aug. 18, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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