The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series and Appalachian Journal present the spring 2021 season
The spring series will continue to be delivered virtually. While the February 4th event will be live-streamed, the additional three authors below will give their presentations in a pre-recorded format available on the indicated dates.
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The Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of the late Hughlene Bostian Frank (class of 1968), a 2013 Appalachian Alumni Association Outstanding Service award recipient, past member of Appalachian's Board of Trustees and ASU Foundation, long time member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Board and generous supporter of Appalachian State University.
Book Purchasing
To purchase books by the VWS authors, visit: https://bookstore.appstate.edu/c-144-visiting-writers-series.aspx.
Resources
University Library Resources on the spring 2021 authors is available at: https://guides.library.appstate.edu/vws/spring2021
Contact
For further information on the spring 2021 season, please email Susan Weinberg, weinbergsc@appstate.edu.
THE SPRING 2021 HUGHLENE BOSTIAN FRANK VISITING WRITERS SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY:
- Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc.
- Appalachian’s Office of Academic Affairs
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of English
- Intercultural Student Affairs
- University Bookstore
- Belk Library
- Appalachian Journal
BUSINESS SPONSORS:
- The Red Onion Restaurant
- The Gideon Ridge Inn
COMMUNITY SPONSORS:
- John and the late Margie Idol
- Paul and Judy Tobin
- Alice Naylor
- Thomas McLaughlin
Anna Deavere Smith Playwright, Actor and Professor
The Schaefer Center Presents
An Evening with Anna Deavere Smith: Reclaiming Grace in the Face of Adversity
Thursday, February 4, 2021
8 p.m.
A Livestream Event
Advance Reservations required.
In "An Evening with Anna Deavere Smith," the award-winning playwright, actor and professor brings various perspectives to the virtual stage for her storytelling presentation.
Learn more about this event at The Schaefer Center.
(Photo Credit: Mary-Ellen Mark)
Charles Dodd White, Novelist
Posting Date: Feb. 18-May 20, 2021
Reading and
Craft Talk: Art as Political Activism
Author of "How Fire Runs," "In the House of Wilderness," "A Shelter of Others" and "Lambs of Men."
(Photo Credit: Andrew Wayne)
Watch White's talk and reading
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Novelist
Posting Date: March 4-May 20, 2021
Reading and
Craft Talk: The Living Story
Author, "Even As We Breathe"
Watch Clappsaddle's talk and reading
Carter Sickels, Novelist
Posting Date: March 18-May 20, 2021
Reading and
Craft Talk: Writing with Empathy
Author, "The Prettiest Star," "The Evening Hour"