Watch this collection of animated stories, created from interviews recorded at StoryCorps. These are great examples of the types of conversations that can emerge during the interview process, including during The Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Educators can use these stories to heighten students’ understanding of the interview as a mode of inquiry into another's life. These animations illustrate how much fun an interview can be, empowering students with the curiosity and courage to initiate one themselves. Educators can also use these animations to teach active listening, to increase students’ skills in analyzing primary sources and first-person accounts, and to deepen students’ appreciation of diverse narratives and backgrounds both inside and outside the classroom.