About this episode
This episode profiles child poet and peacemaker Mattie Stepanek, showcasing his profound wisdom before his passing.
In this poignant profile taped prior to his death due to complications from a rare form of muscular dystrophy, child poet and peacemaker Mattie Stepanek showed wisdom beyond his years. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.
People in this episode
Host: David Freudberg
Guest: Mattie Stepanek
Topics covered
- poetry
- childhood
- muscular dystrophy
- wisdom
- peace
- personal stories
Keywords
- Mattie Stepanek
- poet
- muscular dystrophy
- wisdom
- peace
- childhood
- Heartsong
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR, PRX, GBH Boston
Books & works: Heartsong
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