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Why Refugees Take To 'Stormy Seas,' And The Woman Who Drew The Borders of Iraq

By Steve Kraske,
Luke X. Martin
Published September 12, 2017 at 3:42 PM CDT
Luke X. Martin
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KCUR 89.3

For centuries, refugees from all over the world have taken to the seas to escape violence and persecution in their homelands. Today, the author of a children's book published this year recounts just a few of their stories. Then, we speak to the director and producer of a new film about Gertrude Bell, who's been called the most powerful woman in the British Empire during World War I.

Mary Beth Leatherdale discusses her book 'Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees' at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12. Visit KCLibrary.org for more information.

Zeva Oelbaum will introduce and attend screenings of 'Letter From Baghdad' at Tivoli Cinemas at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, September 15, and at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 16. To purchase tickets, visit TivoliKC.com. 

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Luke X. Martin
As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.
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