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Children’s books about Italian heritage

In this episode, we explore Italian heritage, family stories, and cultural traditions through the personal experiences of Diana Pishner Walker. Discover how her children’s books and community efforts help preserve Italian roots in West Virginia and beyond.

  • Italian immigration history in West Virginia
  • Children’s books about Italian heritage
  • Family recipes and traditions
  • Italian dances and regional differences
  • Community festivals and cultural preservation

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The Descendant

In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino and Linda Stasi delve into the rich history of Italian immigrants, exploring the themes of identity, struggle, and resilience. Linda discusses her new book, ‘The Descendants,’ which uncovers the untold stories of Italian immigrants in America, particularly focusing on the Ludlow Massacre and the impact of Prohibition. The discussion also touches on the changing landscape of New York City, the ongoing stereotypes faced by Italians, and the importance of

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Memories of an Abruzzo Childhood

In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Egizia Santilli Brown, who shares her remarkable journey from childhood in Italy to her life in Canada. Egizia discusses her experiences growing up in a small Italian town, the vibrant festivals that marked her childhood, and the challenges of immigrating to a new country. She emphasizes the importance of community, family traditions, and the preservation of cultural identity through language and food. Egizia’s passion for teaching Italian and

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Genealogy Tips – Katy Bodenhorn

In this conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Katy Bodenhorn, a professional genealogist, discussing her journey into genealogy, the importance of historical societies, and tips for aspiring genealogists. They explore the challenges and rewards of genealogy research, the significance of family stories, and the evolving landscape of genealogy with technology and DNA testing. Katy shares insights on her business, the services she offers, and the fascinating stories that emerge from genealogical research. Find Katy on Facebook Takeaways

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Preserve Your Family History

My grandmother’s laugh always had a way of transporting me to her tiny Italian village, a place I’d never been but felt I knew intimately through her stories. This week’s episode is a heartfelt homage to the power of family narratives, where Peggy, Josephine, Becky, Frank, Mirella, Ed and I share our adventures in preserving these precious legacies. They unveil their personal quests—from essays capturing the essence of our ancestors to children’s books that whisk

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How to document your Italian-American Stories

Join Us Live Feb 6th 3PM ET Dr. Ed Iannuccilli is the author of several books on growing up Italian-American and The Italian-American Experience. Join us for to learn how to document your family history. View on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dwGkTUXT40 Dr. Iannuccilli (Dr. Ed), a retired gastroenterologist, has had extensiveexperience in academics, management, governance and entrepreneurialendeavors. Former Chairman of the Board at Rhode Island Hospital and aformer member of the Lifespan Board, he is a Clinical

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Oral History Of Italian Americans

Visit Our Shop Bob talks with Anthony about his books that chronicle the stories of Italian Immigrants in New England. Anthony Riccio grew up in an old ethnic neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, where the constant hum of the local American Steel and Wire mill could be heard in the well-tended backyards of Italian immigrants. He returned to the ancestral villages of his grandparents while pursuing an M.A. from Syracuse University in Florence, Italy and

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