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Jim Gill: The Children’s Music Icon on Play, Early Literacy, and Avoiding Burnout

With over 40 years of singing and entertaining kids and families, Jim Gill is just as energetic as ever. I was able to catch up with Jim at Oak Creek Library last month, where he was leading a teaching workshop during the day for librarians, and a family concert in the neighboring park that evening.

Jim Gill: The Children’s Music Icon on Play, Early Literacy, and Avoiding Burnout

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With over 40 years of singing and entertaining kids and families, Jim Gill is just as energetic as ever.

I was able to catch up with Jim at Oak Creek Library last month, where he was leading a teaching workshop during the day for librarians, and a family concert in the neighboring park that evening.

I found your backstory and education so interesting, and it felt fundamental to how your career has turned out.

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With over 40 years of singing and entertaining kids and families, Jim Gill is just as energetic as ever. I was able to catch up with Jim at Oak Creek Library last month, where he was leading a teaching workshop during the day for librarians, and a family concert in the neighboring park that evening. I found your backstory and education so interesting, and it felt fundamental to how your career has turned out.

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