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  • Interview with Sophie Kohn, author of Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian (OwlKids Books) banner. Background image from cover of illustrated cartoon hyena in vivid tans and yellows and oranges, standing to right of banner and enthusiastically talking into a microphone, with vibrant savanna behind her. Dark pink section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid, and author photo centred on banner. Image of woman with long, wavy brown hair flowing over the shoulders of her pink sweater, staring out poignantly.
    Interview with Sophie Kohn, author of Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian (OwlKids Books) banner. Background image from cover of illustrated cartoon hyena in vivid tans and yellows and oranges, standing to right of banner and enthusiastically talking into a microphone, with vibrant savanna behind her. Dark pink section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid, and author photo centred on banner. Image of woman with long, wavy brown hair flowing over the shoulders of her pink sweater, staring out poignantly.
    December 04, 2024

    Sophie Kohn Celebrates the Power of Laughter in Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian

    A multi-talented artist who teaches humour-writing as a specialty, Sophie Kohn is no stranger to the effect of laughter and the empowering nature of humour as it develops in young people. This is a ...

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