Author Interviews
Title: Author Imprint: The Podcast - Jason Reynolds
Runtimes: 00:13:39
Station: WLIW
Description: YA writer Jason Reynolds sits down with National Book Foundation Executive Director and friend of the podcast, Lisa Lucas. They discuss literacy, representation, and why they love working with young people. Jason's latest books are "Sunny" and "For Everyone." For the full video of this interview and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint.Format: Audio
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Title: Author Imprint: Roz Chast
Runtimes: 00:07:43
Station: WLIW
Description: Brooklyn native Roz Chast has been publishing cartoons in The New Yorker since 1978. She moved to the suburbs to start her family, and when her daughter decided to go to college in the city, Roz found out that she lacked some basic knowledge - like what a block is. Roz created an illustrated guide for her daughter, which became her latest book, "Going Into Town: A Love Letter To New York."Format: Video
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Title: Author Imprint: Meg Wolitzer
Runtimes: 00:09:26
Station: WLIW
Description: In her new novel, best-selling author Meg Wolitzer explores the life of a young woman growing into her identity as a feminist. After suffering a sexual assault, the protagonist seeks the advice of a famous feminist - but life complicates their mentorship. These themes are particularly relevant today, but Meg has been thinking about them for years. This book is her "warm take" on gender equality.Format: Video
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Title: Author Imprint: Becky Aikman
Runtimes: 00:09:05
Station: WLIW
Description: "Thelma and Louise" defied convention - it was the first screenplay by Hollywood outsider Callie Khouri, it starred not just one, but two women... and then there's that crazy ending. In her new book "Off the Cliff: How the Making of Thelma and Louise Drove Hollywood To the Edge," writer Becky Aikman tells the story behind the film and asks how Hollywood might learn from it in this #TimesUp moment.Format: Video
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