The Lonely Voice: 'The Loudest Voice' by Grace Paley

The Lonely Voice: 'The Loudest Voice' by Grace Paley

December 21, 2025 · 38 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Grace Paley's story 'The Loudest Voice' about a young Jewish girl narrating a Christmas pageant.

In Grace Paley's "The Loudest Voice," a young Jewish girl from an immigrant family is chosen to narrate her school's Christmas pageant. This is an open-hearted story — just right for us now during the holidays — or any day at all.

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