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Lady Sunflower: Honoring Sierra Shuck-Sparer’s Voice & Legacy
In this deeply moving episode, we celebrate the life, legacy, and art of Sierra Shuck-Sparer through her remarkable book Lady Sunflower: Stories, Songs, and Poems from the Desk of Kill.Gertrude. Sierra’s mom joins us to share personal insights and the heart behind Sierra’s creative journey — from the moment of her diagnosis with high-risk medulloblastoma to the powerful work she left behind before her passing in 2024. We explore how Sierra used poetry, essays, song lyrics, zines, and curated playlists to chronicle her experience with cancer, her unwavering hope, and her unique voice as a…
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