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What ‘Yertle the Turtle’ teaches us about power — and how we can reclaim it: Leila Atassi

Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
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Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

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What ‘Yertle the Turtle’ teaches us about power — and how we can reclaim it: Leila Atassi — Lakewood Community news

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are certain children’s books I never tire of reading to my 6-year-old daughter. Dr. Seuss’s “Yertle the Turtle” is one of them, though I suspect the reasons I’m drawn to it have changed considerably since I was a child.

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