Audio Oct 30, 2018 Kiersten White Author Kiersten White: What changes when Mrs. Frankenstein tells the story?
Audio Oct 23, 2018 David Tomas Martinez Poet David Tomas Martinez’s book (and new Big Read title) Hustle explodes with verbal dexterity about street life.
Audio Apr 26, 2018 Jennifer Haigh NEA Literature Fellow Jennifer Haigh talks about her hometown in coal country Pennsylvania and how it’s become the basis for much of her writing.
Audio Apr 20, 2018 Seema Reza Poet and essayist Seema Reza investigates loss and love with ruthless honesty and lyrical power in her book, When the World Breaks Open.
Audio Oct 19, 2017 Pam Muñoz-Ryan The award-winning children’s and young adult writer opens up worlds of complications and riches.
Audio Oct 06, 2017 Junot Diaz The National Book Award winner talks about Julia Alvarez, Oscar Wao, and the wonder of reading.
Audio Jul 07, 2017 T. Geronimo Johnson "Welcome to Braggsville": A madcap and tragic satire that unpacks attitudes about race.
Audio May 12, 2017 Lucy Gray Her book "Balancing Acts" takes us backstage with dancers who are mothers.
Audio May 04, 2017 Cory Doctorow The prolific award-winning novelist talks about sci-fi and technology.