Earlier this year, a piece in The Chicago Tribune summed up the world of bookstagram as "addicting, charming, informative and increasingly, a wellspring for the book industry." Not a bad way to describe this literary and social media phenomenon

Episode 4: Writing As An Art of Resistance w/ Nicole Capo and Natalie Hopkinson

May 20th, 2019 50m 2s

Women of color have a unique presence in Washington, D.C.'s cultural landscape as creators of though-provoking nonfiction, soul-stirring poetry, and leaders of innovative spaces like Duende District. This group of literary purveyors includes mo

Episode 3: Curating Local Literary Culture w/ Chris Maier, Founder of Little Salon DC

May 5th, 2019 54m 11s

Celebrating its fifth anniversary later this month, Little Salon DC has built quite a following and fanbase in the nation's capital and beyond. Founder Chris Maier created the monthly gathering in May 2014 as a one-of-a-kind experience curated

Episode 2: Book Stores and Book Clubs for Communities of Color w/ Panama Jackson & Derrick Young

Apr 14th, 2019 55m 22s

The MahoganyBooks & Very Smart Brothas Book Club started in October 2018 with "the specific intention to have fun, open, and sometimes controversial book inspired conversations in a culturally inspiring location in the heart of Anacostia, Washi

Episode 1: The Art of the Personal Essay w/ Christina Sturdivant Sani & Kyle Dargan

Apr 14th, 2019 54m 31s

On February 28, 2019, The Washington City Paper published work from its first-ever essay contest focused on the unique stories of Washington, D.C. natives. This debut episode of "Live From The Library" explores the art of the personal essay, w

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