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Connections

Writing, reading, and talking about grief: Two authors share their experiences

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Linda Shanti and Maeve Cullinane with guest host Julie Philipp on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Julie Philipp

At some point or another, we all grieve over the loss of a loved one.

Guest host Julie Philipp talks with two authors about how books can help us work through and live with grief, and how they can help us navigate conversations about grief with our children.

This is in advance of A Conversation About Grief, scheduled for September 3 at Hipocampo Children’s Books on South Avenue.

In studio:

Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Julie Williams is an associate producer for "Connections with Evan Dawson." She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.