Race, Identity & “Happy Feminism” with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The critically acclaimed award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stopped by during the Texas Book Festival for a heartfelt conversation on race, identity and what it means to be a writer today in Africa. Tune in and be inspired by this remarkable young writer who is fast becoming the most distinguished voice of her generation. (http://www.l3.ulg.ac.be/adichie/)
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Joyce Maynard on Writing & Life!
Does life offer a second chance at finding yourself? Is it possible to have a creative reawakening in the second half of one’s life? Join me and my guest, author Joyce Maynard (joycemaynard.com), who stopped by during the Texas Book Festival, to discuss the art of living and the craft of writing. And how persistence, faith in one’s chosen path and developing our passion for our craft and work can lead to an unexpected and fulfilling life of creativity!
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Obama, Year One! A Conversation with Jonathan Alter
Is it possible to gain insight into President Obama’s elusive and fascinating leadership and management style? Join me and my guest Jonathan Alter of Newsweek who stopped by during the Texas Book Festival to discuss his critically acclaimed book “The Promise: President Obama, Year One.” Jonathan Alter conducted over 200 interviews with the President, his close friends, staff and aids on the story behind the stimulus package, the health care reform bill, the showdown with the military brass over two wars, and other key decisions that came to define Obama’s historic first year in office! (http://jonathanalter.typepad.com)
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“The Warmth of Other Suns” a Conversation with Isabel Wilkerson
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson stopped by the during the Texas Book Festival to discuss one of the most important migrations of the 20th century: the epic exodus of six million African-Americans fleeing the “caste system of the Jim Crow laws of the South” and settling in North and West. Her celebrated and masterful book “The Warmth of Other Suns” details the challenge and triumph of this migration and how it changed the face of America. (isabelwilkerson.com)
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Life In Texas Border Town, Straight Up!
Oscar Casares is the author of the critically acclaimed books “Brownsville” and “Amigoland”, which deftly and honestly explore the stories of “home” from border town Texas! A place where oral storytelling tradition rules. The everyday is always extraordinary. And the concept of “majority” translates to 97% Hispanic & 100% American! (www.oscarcasares.com)
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