A conversation with Suzanne Lebeau, centered on two enduring questions: What do we tell

children today — and how do we say it? Known for her work in theatre for young audiences,

Lebeau approaches children’s literature and theatre as essential cultural and developmental

work. Her perspective invites us to meet children where they are, speak with honesty and

modesty, and remember that there is rarely one single answer to the big questions children

carry. She also reflects on why culture — and a taste for culture — must take root from

childhood, and how writing, play, and theatre carry stories and meaning across generations.