Ignite Phoenix #9 - Fairy Tales: Not Just For Wusses
Channel: Ignite Phoenix
Date: 2011-02-22

Presenter: Joe Abbruscato

Biography: Born and raised in NY, I've been a Tempe local for nearly a decade. A graduate of ASU with separate degrees in Education and English Literature, I am an adjunct English professor who is obsessed with, in no particular order, fairy tales (both classic and contemporary), iced tea, poetry, photography, coffee, craft beer, and editing.

Description: In last 30 years, Fairy Tales have become cauterized, castrated shells of their former selves, providing mere base entertainment devoid of educational value for today's youth. This talk will discuss why it is vital that we re-embrace the classic, violence strewn tales & step away from the popular watered down, "happily ever after" laden, tales.

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