Show Notes
The Story Girl is one of L.M. Montgomery’s most charming books, full of witty dialogue, playful antics, and wistful nostalgia. We are kicking off our discussion of The Story Girl with a recap of all the characters, hijinks, and stories that make this book shine. We also discuss the LA fires, which had a huge impact on the podcast, and recommend some ways to support the girls who inspire us.
Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by Girl Scouts! Buy cookies whenever you see a Girl Scout selling them or you can donate to Girl Scouts as an ＜a href=”https://www.girlscouts.org/en/support-us.html”＞ organization＜/a＞. Kelly is inspired by ＜a href=”https://www.altadenagirls.org/”＞ Altadena Girls＜/a＞, a girl-led program to support girls affected by the Eaton Fire.
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