WBEZ: Little Amal journeys to Chicago this week

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By Landon Jones

Sept 25, 2023, 2:19pm CT

Little Amal is making friends through art, food and education in a months-long tour across the United States — and this week she’ll be in Chicago.

Reset speaks with local partners about where you can meet Little Amal and what you can learn from her while she’s in the city.

GUESTS: Lauren West, director of development and communications, Syrian Community Network

Jacqueline Russell, co-founder and artistic director, Chicago Children’s Theater

Paige Whitson-Martini, director of producing, Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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