Join authors Crystal Wilkinson and Ronald W. Davis as they discuss Crystal’s new book, Perfect Black, published by the University Press of Kentucky. Crystal Wilkinson combines a deep love for her rural roots with a passion for language and storytelling in this compelling collection of poetry and prose about girlhood, racism, and political awakening, imbued […]
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Tune in to a compelling conversation between Amy McGrath, author of "Honor Bound: An American Story of Dreams and Service," and Kathy Stearman, author of "It’s Not About the Gun: Lessons from My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent" on the Main Stage. Attend this program at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, or watch the livestream from […]
Amrita Chakrabarti Myers spoke about her book, The Vice President’s Black Wife: The Untold Life of Julia Chinn. This book tells the story of the enslaved mixed-race wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, US Vice President under Martin Van Buren.
A is for Affrilachia takes center stage in this conversation! Frank X Walker and upfromsumdirt in conversation with writer Crystal Wilkinson about this “Trojan horse disguised as a children’s book.”