When Alice Roosevelt’s dad became President of the United States, her family became the center of attention for the entire country (and the world) – and that was just how Alice liked it. Whether smoking on the White House roof, racing her bright red motorcar through the streets of Washington DC, or wearing her snake Emily Spinach as jewelry while attending Congressional Balls – Alice scandalized her parents and delighted the nation. But that was just the beginning.
Olivia interviews Shelley Fraser Mickle, author of the new book White House Wild Child
Shelley Fraser Mickle is an award-winning author who has published over a dozen books, which, along with her commitment to literacy and the power of story, led to her being nominated to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame in 2014. Her books have been New York Times Notables, Library Journal’s Best Adult Books and her nonfiction book, Barbaro: America’s Horse (2007) won a Bank Street Award. She lives on her ranch in Gainesville, Florida.
Music for this episode provided by
Amy Beach’s “Autumn” performed by Amanda Setlik Wilson
“What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander” by The Melody Weavers (free download for personal use only)
“The 12th Street Rag” and “Aunt Hagar’s Blues” by The New Hot 5
“The Sheik of Araby” performed by Peak Duo
“Dancing on the Housetops” and “King Radium” by the Victor Dance Orchestra
“Remembering Her” by Esther Abrami
“English Country Garden” by Aaron Kenny
“Kangaroo” from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, performed by Jeremy Dittus and the College Conservatory of Music
“The Bachelors” performed by the US Marine Corps Band
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