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"For Estefani, Third Grade, Who Made Me A Card" by Aracelis Girmay

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This animation is part of our series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. Check out the full series here: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTheresAPoemForThat


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Meet The Creators

  • Poet Aracelis Girmay
  • Director Jordan Bruner
  • Narrator Aracelis Girmay
  • Animator Jordan Bruner, Zack Williams
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Music Stephen LaRosa
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
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Interested in learning how poetry persists across time? Check out how the meaning behind the poem, For Esefani, has changed for poet Aracelis Girmay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkKZSJGCbyI
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About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Poet Aracelis Girmay
  • Director Jordan Bruner
  • Narrator Aracelis Girmay
  • Animator Jordan Bruner, Zack Williams
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Music Stephen LaRosa
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
    • See more

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