We are thrilled to share our latest We The Kids Teen Reporter Interview, featuring the award-winning Dr. Rebecca Price Janney — Historian, Author, and Speaker — best known for her inspiring historical novels and thought-provoking storytelling.
🎙️ Interviewed by: Afton Campbell, We The Kids Teen Reporter
🎬 Directed & Filmed by: Mallory Tidwell, We The Kids Teen Administrator
🌐 Learn more about Dr. Janney: www.rebeccapricejanney.com
In this engaging conversation, Afton sits down with Dr. Janney to discuss her acclaimed book,
East of the Sun – A Novel of the Korean War, a heartfelt story described by readers as “a gem of a story.”
Dr. Janney shares her insights about faith, courage, and the importance of remembering the people and stories that shaped our nation. The discussion is both uplifting and educational — a true reflection of what We The Kids stands for: empowering youth to learn history through real voices and experiences.
“Thanks for a fun interview, Afton! You asked some terrific questions, and I thought we had a winsome conversation. Thanks again, and God bless.” — Dr. Rebecca Price Janney
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About Dr. Rebecca Price Janney
Dr. REBECCA PRICE JANNEY is the multi-award-winning author of twenty-seven books. Her newest historical novel, East of the Sun, a captivating story set against the backdrop of the Korean War, has won two national book awards. A theologically-trained historian, she’s also well-known for her beloved Easton Series, as well as Sweet, Sweet Spirit and her non-fiction classic, Great Women in American History.
She began writing professionally at the age of fourteen and by the following year was covering the Philadelphia Phillies. With her love of American history, she pursued degrees from Lafayette College, Princeton Seminary, and Biblical Seminary, where she earned her doctorate. Rebecca is a popular speaker and appears regularly in various forms of media. When she’s not writing or curled up reading a great book with a cup of Japanese Sencha tea, she enjoys trying new recipes on her longsuffering husband and son, watching classic movies, especially if they include Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, or Gary Cooper, and taking nature walks. Along with her family, she resides with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley where her ancestors have lived since the 1740s. Connect with her at www.rebeccapricejanney.com and on social media.
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East of the Sun – Book Trailer
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Credits:
2025 Produced, written and recorded by Judy Frazier
Edited by Hass K
Posted by:We The Kids Inc.
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