Episode 10 · Alina Morse
The Kid Who Reinvented Candy
When Alina Morse was seven years old, a bank teller offered her a lollipop.
14 min listen · ages 8-10
The Kid Who Reinvented Candy

Summary
When Alina Morse was seven years old, a bank teller offered her a lollipop. Most kids would have taken it without a second thought. Alina had a different idea. She wondered why someone couldn’t make a lollipop that was actually good for your teeth. So she started researching ingredients, testing recipes, and turning her family’s kitchen into a candy laboratory. Before long, her tooth-friendly treats were being sold in stores across the country and Alina was building a multimillion-dollar candy company. This is the true story of Alina Morse.
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