Our Programs

Rebecca Nichloson talks about the Black legacy of theater, her play, “Mara
Queen of the World,” and how being an artist is akin to a life-long marriage. [Read Transcript...]

Crown Shepherd shares the story behind her first children’s book, Black Boy,
Black Boy, her journey of self-publishing, and how literature can address
racism. [Read Transcript...]

Swati Avasthi talks about how young adult literature can provide adolescents
with a roadmap for survival and resilience, the new novel she’s writing, and
how important it is for students of all backgrounds to read BIPOC authors. [Read Transcript...]

Marcie Rendon talks about writing success against the odds – including
rejection from publishers, being inspired by and then creating her own plays
about Native stories, and how being grounded in community creates an
ethical framework for artists. [Read Transcript...]