RAR #146: The Astonishing Impact of Louisa May Alcott

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In today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, you’ll get to know why Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, was such a wonder (and indeed, she was!). 

And who could be a better guest for this conversation than Jan Turnquist? 

Jan Turnquist is Executive Director of Orchard House, the home where Louisa wrote Little Women, and Co-Executive Producer, Director, and Host of the Emmy-Award Winning documentary, Orchard House.

She’s a true Louisa May Alcott expert, and has wonderful insight into the Alcott family, and why Little Women has endured.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• my own very favorite part of visiting Orchard House (hint: it has to do with drawing on the walls!)
• the beauty in re-reading Little Women at different life stages
• little known details about Louisa May Alcott, and the very unique and rather revolutionary Alcott family

I’ll also tackle a listener question about whether it’s worthwhile to have your kids watch movie versions of a book after reading it. (What I say here just might surprise you!)

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/146/.