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SUMMARY:Arkansas | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 110
DESCRIPTION:Fasten your seatbelts and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Arkansas on our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on March 4th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT 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. \nFrom the Ozark Mountains in the north\, to the flat farmlands of the Delta\, Arkansas has been inspiring writers for generations. In the small town of Stamps\, Maya Angelou found her voice again and immortalized it in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In Little Rock\, journalist and activist Daisy Bates (Long Shadow of Little Rock) stood on the steps of Central High School\, mentoring the Little Rock Nine through one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Southern fiction writers like Charles Portis (True Grit) and John Grisham (A Painted House) proved that Arkansas stories could captivate the world\, and poets like Miller Williams (Some Jazz a While)\, Henry Dumas (Poetry for My People)\, and C.D. Wright (Lake Echo\, Dear) ensured its literary legacy ran just as deep. \nThe Natural State’s sweeping landscapes and layered histories continue to foster bold imaginations today. Speculative writer Ayana Gray (I\, Medusa) and children’s book author Katie Duffield (Start Your Engines) both credit Arkansas’ rich sense of place as a creative wellspring. And writers like Daniel Black (Isaac’s Song) and Eli Cranor (Don’t Know Tough) take an unflinching look behind the curtain of Southern life\, exploring the beauty and the struggle with honesty. \nFor book lovers\, Arkansas is as much a destination as it is an inspiration. The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) boasts remarkable branches that champion local literature\, while independent bookshops across the state proudly support homegrown talent. Literary pilgrims can also walk in the footsteps of their favorite characters — tracing Mattie Ross’s journey from True Grit along the trail from Dardanelle to the real-life courtroom of Judge Isaac Parker\, now preserved as part of a national historic site. \n\n            \n          About 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.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/arkansas-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip-episode-110/
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SUMMARY:Iowa | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 111
DESCRIPTION:Buckle up and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Iowa on our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on March 11th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT 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. \nBetween the mighty Mississippi and Missouri rivers lies Iowa\, a state steeped in stories. Before statehood\, Chief Black Hawk gave voice to his people through his dictated autobiography\, Life of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak\, a rare and powerful firsthand account of the Sauk people’s forced removal during the Black Hawk War. Another long-overlooked voice is Mildred Benson\, a novelist and journalist who wrote over 100 books in her lifetime\, including 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries under the pen name Carolyn Keene. \nAnother significant Iowan is Forrest Spaulding\, who turned his belief in free speech into action\, authoring the landmark Library Bill of Rights — a document still used today to affirm that libraries have the right to curate their collections and that readers have the right to choose what they read. \nIowa has also shaped the literary world through the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa\, which counts among its alumni celebrated and award-winning authors like John Irving (The World According to Garp) as well as multiple U.S. Poets Laureate\, including Rita Dove (Thomas and Beulah). \nAmong the celebrated alumni of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley\, whose time in Iowa inspired novels like A Thousand Acres and The Last Hundred Years saga. Hear how Iowa shaped her stories\, alongside New York Times bestselling authors who still call the state home today\, including thriller writer Heather Gudenkauf (The Overnight Guest) and romance author Denise Williams (How to Fail at Flirting). \nIowans love their libraries! With 544 public libraries\, the state ranks 8th in the nation per capita for registered borrowers\, and with local branches that serve their communities all the way up to the grand State Law Library in Des Moines\, it’s no wonder. Book lovers can also embark on a statewide tour of independent bookstores featuring over 40 stops\, coordinated by the owner of Green Dragon Books in Fort Dodge. And no literary tour of Iowa would be complete without a visit to Iowa City\, one of only a handful of UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world\, where the celebrated Literature Walk pays tribute to the writers and words that have shaped the state’s rich storytelling tradition. \n\n            \n          About 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.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/iowa-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip/
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SUMMARY:Nevada | American Stories: A Reading Road Trip Episode 112
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as we visit Nevada for our next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. Join us on March 18th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT 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.  \nNevada — the Silver State — is known for its long history of mining and the bright lights of Las Vegas. But there is far more to this vast state than the neon glow of the Strip. It is where Samuel Clemens worked as a frontier reporter and adopted the pen name Mark Twain\, wrote Roughing It\, and went on to become one of America’s most notorious authors. Where Sarah Winnemucca survived the forced displacement of her people\, rose to become a fierce activist for Indigenous rights\, and penned her powerful memoir Life Among the Paiutes. As settlers pushed westward chasing silver and gold\, stories traveled with them\, from tall tales of frontier life to John C. Frémont’s expedition accounts of the Great Basin. And no conversation about Nevada literature would be complete without Walter Van Tilburg Clark’s morally gripping The Ox-Bow Incident and Robert Laxalt’s portrait of immigrant identity in Sweet Promised Land.  \nNevada’s literary scene is very much alive today. Current Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin (Anthem for a Burnished Land) has built a legacy both on and off the page\, teaching creative writing in prisons and working to expand those programs across the state. Former Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier also contributes to the state’s creative landscape with Of Bone\, of Ash\, of Ordinary Saints\, a love song to Nevada and all the strangers that pass through. Robert Laxalt’s grandson Gabriel Urza (The Silver State) carries on the family’s storytelling tradition\, reflecting Nevada in his own acclaimed works. And nonfiction writer Michael Branch (On the Trail of the Jackalope) uses humor and sharp observation to shed light on real environmental concerns facing the American West.  \nFrom the towering aspens of the Sierra Nevada to the open plains of the Great Basin\, Nevada offers a wealth of literary destinations worth exploring. In Reno\, the Downtown Reno Library impresses visitors with its living plant installations and almost otherworldly atmosphere\, while The Radical Cat bookstore doubles as a cat adoption center\, and the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame celebrates the state’s rich literary legacy. In Southern Nevada\, book lovers can enjoy Las Vegas’s vibrant arts scene while visiting The Writer’s Block and checking out another literary gem\, the West Las Vegas Library. Each year\, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko brings together voices that keep the spirit of the American West alive.  \n\n            \n          About 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.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/nevada-american-stories-a-reading-road-trip/
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SUMMARY:Shaka Senghor | Penny Stamps Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:How To Be Free\nShaka Senghor is an inspirational speaker\, entrepreneur\, and author of the bestselling books How To Be Free\, Writing My Wrongs\, and Letters to the Sons of Society. A sought-after resilience expert and recognized ​“Soul Igniter” in Oprah’s inaugural SuperSoul 100\, Senghor captivates and transforms audiences worldwide with his extraordinary journey from incarceration to influence. Through raw authenticity and profound insight\, he shares not only his story but also the resilience practices that fueled his own remarkable transformation\, showing that reinvention is not just possible — it is within everyone’s reach. \n\nIn How To Be Free\, Senghor offers a roadmap for breaking free from the self-doubt\, past narratives\, and fear of failure he calls ​“Hidden Prisons.” Drawing from lessons he learned during his 19 years in prison — including seven in solitary — he reveals the mindset and daily practices that transformed his life and can help anyone build their own foundation of freedom. Through journaling\, meditation\, mindfulness\, and creative expression\, he shows how to turn vision into action and step into full potential\, from deepening relationships to achieving career success. \nListening to How To Be Free\, audiences learn to transform setbacks into comebacks\, discover sustainable joy\, cultivate composure under pressure\, turn vulnerability into strength\, break cycles of grief and shame\, protect their energy while supporting others\, and create a personal blueprint to true freedom. Senghor provides both inspiration and practical steps\, making real change feel possible\, proving that freedom starts now. \nWith support from the Prison Creative Arts Project.  \nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan. \nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/shaka-senghor-penny-stamps-speaker-series/
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SUMMARY:Debbie Horsfield: Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Forsytes | Readers Club Episode 303
DESCRIPTION:This March\, the PBS Books Readers Club takes on John Galsworthy’s classic novel series The Forsyte Saga\, a historical drama series and the inspiration for the highly anticipated PBS Masterpiece program\, The Forsytes. \nIn this special episode\, the PBS Books Readers Club welcomes one of Britain’s most celebrated television writers\, Debbie Horsfield\, Head Writer of The Forsytes. The episode premieres on March 25th at 8PM ET as a PBS Books Facebook Live event\, on the PBS Books YouTube channel\, pbsbooks.org\, and the PBS app. \nThe Forsytes is a sweeping drama about a powerful Victorian family bound by wealth\, tradition\, and social expectations. Drama ensues as family members are tested by love\, ambition\, and betrayal. As fortunes rise and fall\, one question echoes across generations: Do you adhere to duty…or do you follow your heart? \nDebbie reflects\, “I think one of the themes of the of the series is… do you follow your head\, or do you follow your heart? Even if you follow your heart\, does it guarantee that it’s the right decision? If you follow your head\, does it guarantee it’s the wrong decision? \nJoin PBS Books Readers Club hosts Fred Nahhat and Lauren Smith as they talk with The Forsytes series Head Writer and Executive Producer\, Debbie Horsfield on how she approached this stunning reimagining of John Galsworthy’s classic Forsyte Saga novels to offer a fresh entry point and a deeper look into the world of the Forsyte family. Part prequel\, part re-examination\, the series expands the story by bringing the women of the family to the forefront\, revealing the personal costs of privilege in late-Victorian England. It’s a lush\, emotionally rich epic filled with romance\, conflict\, and unforgettable characters. \n\n            \n          PBS Watch-Alike: The ForsytesDesire\, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of the sumptuous costume drama\, The Forsytes. Don’t miss the US premiere of this highly-anticipated drama on Sunday\, March 22\, 2026\, 9/8c only on MASTERPIECE on PBS. \nThe Forsytes chronicles the trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian stockbroking family\, whose generations find themselves torn between tradition and the personal pursuit of happiness. Inspired by John Galsworthy’s celebrated Forsyte Saga novels\, The Forsytes portrays events that take place before those covered in Galsworthy’s books.
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SUMMARY:Sheida Soleimani | Penny Stamps Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:What a Revolutionary Must Know\nSheida Soleimani is an Iranian-American artist\, educator\, and activist. The daughter of political refugees who escaped Iran in the early 1980s\, Soleimani makes work that excavates the histories of violence linking Iran\, the United States\, and the Greater Middle East. In working across form and medium — especially photography\, sculpture\, collage\, and film — she often appropriates source images from popular/​digital media and resituates them within defamiliarizing tableaux. \n\n\nThe composition depends on the question at hand. For example\, how can one do justice to survivor testimony and to the survivors themselves (To Oblivion)? What are the connections between oil\, corruption\, and human rights abuses among OPEC nations (Medium of Exchange)? How do nations work out reparations deals that often turn the ethics of historical injustice into playing fields for their own economic interests (Reparations Packages)? How may the layering of memory and familial history both report fact\, and produce a reckoning with the intimate resonances of a geopolitics of violence (Ghostwriter)? In contrast to Western news\, which rarely covers these problems\, Soleimani makes work that persuades spectators to address them directly and effectively. \nSoleimani’s work is held in permanent collections including the Guggenheim Museum\, Museum of Fine Arts Boston\, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, MIT List Visual Art Center\, and Kadist Paris. Her work has been recognized internationally in both exhibitions and publications such as The New York Times\, Financial Times\, Art in America\, and Interview Magazine\, among many others. Based in Providence\, Rhode Island\, Soleimani is also an assistant professor of Studio Art at Brandeis University and a federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator. \nPresented in partnership with the Institute for the Humanities. \nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan. \nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/sheida-soleimani-penny-stamps-speaker-series/
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