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SUMMARY:U.S. Virgin Islands | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 109
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit the U.S. Virgin Islands in our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on February 18th at 8pm ET for a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, or on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, the PBS app\, or pbs.org. Visit pbsbooks.org/readingroadtrip to learn more. \nJourney to the Caribbean paradise of the U.S. Virgin Islands\, where history drifts on the ocean breeze and stories ripple far beyond the shores. Rooted in generations of oral and written tradition\, these narratives stretch from the formidable youth of Alexander Hamilton\, who would help shape a nation\, to D. Hamilton Jackson\, whose fight for a free press forever changed the islands and founded The Herald. This legacy had endured with voices like Dr. Marilyn Krigger\, (Race Relations in the U.S. Virgin Islands)\, and J. Antonio Jarvis\, founder of the Daily News and author of The Virgin Islands and Their People\, each carrying forward dialogs that continue to define the islands today. \nHear from the writers shaping the U.S. Virgin Islands’ literary present and future. Cadwell Turnbull’s The Lesson uses speculative storytelling to interrogate colonial legacy\, power\, and resilience\, while Tiphanie Yanique\, author of Monster in the Middle\, brings a lyrical intimacy to island life and its complexities. Angela Golden Bryan’s James and the Fireburn preserves and elevates Crucian storytelling traditions\, connecting past and present through story. Discover The Caribbean Writer\, the annual journal that amplifies voices from across the islands and the Caribbean diaspora\, and explore a literary heritage rooted in memory\, imagination\, and the enduring power of the written word. Together\, these works reflect a profound engagement with history\, identity\, and place. \nThe islands may be small\, but their devotion to books\, history\, and cultural memory is immense. Be inspired by statues honoring the Queens of the Fireburn\, whose courage helped ignite a labor revolution that reshaped the islands. Wander streets lined with buildings dating back to the 1500s\, and explore historic landmarks like Fort Christian on St. Thomas—once a bulwark against pirates. Along the way\, step into local bookstores that do far more than sell books; these spaces serve as vibrant cultural hubs\, fostering art\, conversation\, and community while keeping the islands’ stories alive for generations to come. \nAbout American Stories: A Reading Road Trip\nPack your curiosity —PBS Books is hitting the road! In partnership with the Library of Congress Centers for the Book\, American Stories: A Reading Road Trip shines a spotlight on individual U.S. states and select territories to uncover their one-of-a-kind literary treasures. \nFrom iconic authors and unforgettable books to hidden-gem bookstores\, amazing libraries\, and the real-life locations that inspired great works\, this cross-country adventure celebrates the stories that have shaped our shared identity. Along the way\, we’ll meet bestselling authors\, passionate booksellers\, and local storytellers —plus share highlights from local programs and events hosted by each state’s Center for the Book —revealing how their corner of America has left its mark on the nation’s imagination. Aligned with America’s 250th birthday\, each episode invites viewers to explore the heart\, history\, and creative spirit of the United States —all through the lens of books and storytelling. \nNew episodes will stream on select Wednesdays at 8pm EST as PBS Books Facebook Live event\, and on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nAbout the Library of Congress\nThe Library of Congress is the world’s largest library\, offering access to the creative record of the United States –and extensive materials from around the world –both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections\, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. \nAbout PBS Books\nPBS Books is a multi-platform initiative celebrating the love of reading. PBS Books is dedicated to connecting books with audiences by engaging them in unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a life-long love of reading and learning. Through social and digital engagement and live coverage of important literary events across the country\, PBS Books celebrates books and writers and works to foster a passion for reading among public media viewers and listeners.Visit pbsbooks.org\, subscribe to the PBS Books YouTube channel\, and follow PBS Books on social media to learn more.
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