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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Weldon on Megan Kelso

'Artichoke Tales': Smart. Nuanced. Deeply Imagined. And Cute As All Get-Out.
by Glen Weldon
June 23, 2010
Posted by Mike Rhode at 11:12 PM
Labels: Glen Weldon, Megan Kelso, National Public Radio

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