Modern Mississippi Authors
Join Tracy and Elisabeth as they talk about their favorite modern Mississippi authors!
Authors mentioned:
Angie Thomas
Brad Watson
Beth Ann Fennelly
Kiese Laymon
Natasha Tretheway
Poetry is for You!
In celebrating National Poetry Month, Devon talks about why she enjoys poetry collections and offers some suggestions for new and seasoned poetry readers. You will find many recommendations for expanding your own poetry reading.
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A Conversation with Pulitzer-Winning Poet Natasha Trethewey
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