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

By Vanessa Ferguson
Published October 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM CDT
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"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.

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Vanessa Ferguson
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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