A Conversation with Lisa Graff

Book Club for Kids by Kitty Felde

May 6, 202604:12Health

Before she wrote children's books, Lisa Graff worked as a nanny. What lessons from that experience did she bring to her work on the page? Lisa talks to host Kitty Felde.

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