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From Rescue to Storybook: Deborah Kutsunis and the Animals That Inspired Her

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September 24th, 2026

From Rescue to Storybook: Deborah Kutsunis and the Animals That Inspired Her

Carolyn Martin
  1. From Rescue to Storybook: Deborah Kutsunis and the Animals That Inspired Her Ben Gougeon 43:54

This week on Talking Art, Ben Gougeon sits down with children’s author Deborah Kutsunis to explore the real-life experiences behind her stories. Deborah shares memories from her years rehabilitating a variety of animals, the unique personalities and adventures she encountered along the way, and how those experiences inspired the characters and stories in her children’s books.

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