• “Fly By” Part 2: Ben Katzner and Briana McDonald (Episode 74)

  • Apr 8 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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“Fly By” Part 2: Ben Katzner and Briana McDonald (Episode 74)

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  • Kicking off part 2 of our “Fly By” show, host Ellie Dvorkin Dunn shares some fun facts about teenage pilot Elinor Smith before we hear the second set of true tales inspired by the story of “The Flying Flapper” from the archives of the Greater Astoria Historical Society.

    No, YOU Tell It! “Fly By” was on September 28, 2023, at Grove 34 in Astoria. Podcast introduction by Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons and features:

    • Like Me or Not by Ben Katzner, performed by Briana McDonald, directed by Erika Iverson
    • Macarons by Briana McDonald, performed by Ben Katzner, directed by Erika Iverson

    Donate here to support No, YOU Tell It!, and we’ll send you an electronic copy of Annie Shi’s zine, “The Flying Flapper,” that we gave out to the audience at the show so you can learn more about Elinor Smith and her historic 1928 flight under not one but four East River bridges – Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg … and Queensboro!

    Want a copy of Ben or Briana’s middle-grade books? Grab your copy and share it with the young readers in your life.

    • The Secrets of Stone Creek and more by Briana McDonald
    • Hello My Name is Poop by Ben Katzner
    SPECIAL THANKS

    No, YOU Tell It! “Fly By” was an OFFICIAL 2023 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT.

    The Greater Astoria Historical Society is the place to learn and celebrate Long Island City and its neighborhoods. Learn more at astorialic.org.

    This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.

    This project is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.
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