Repeatedly named the “Most Literate City in the United States,” the Twin Cities has played host to numerous visiting national writers via book tours, festivals, and lectures. This curation presents broadcasts over the decades of writer’s voices in form of speech, interview, and discussion.
April 23, 1992 - A Midmorning interview with Australian physician and author Helen Caldicott, who shares her thoughts and concerns about the negative impact humans are having on the planet.
April 25, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele reports on the collaboration between American poet William Stafford and Minnesota artist and author Debra Frasier for the book, The Animal That Drank Up Sound.
April 29, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews clinical psychologist and author Albert Bernstein about his book, Neanderthals at Work: How People and Politics Can Drive You Crazy...And What You Can Do About Them.
April 30, 1992 - Worldview’s Mike Maus interviews American poet and activist Nellie Wong about the state of affairs in the country regarding Asian Americans, racism, and police brutality. Topics include Rodney King, Vincent Chin, stereotyping, David Mura, and Asian American Renaissance conference.
May 1, 1992 - American author and poet David Mura discusses being Japanese American, his writing, and the Asian American Renaissance Conference. Asian artists Li-Young Lee, Brenda Wong Aoki, Walter Liu are mentioned in segment.
May 4, 1992 - American educator and author Jim Trelease discusses The Read-Aloud Handbook. The book is a guide for parents and educators on the benefits and techniques of reading aloud to children.
May 5, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Alfred Depew, an American-born Canadian short story writer and journalist. Depew details the process and drama of his character development.
May 6, 1992 - A Worldview interview with author and journalist Gloria Emerson about her book, Gaza: A Year in the Intifada: A Personal Account from an Occupied Land.
May 13, 1992 - American attorney, author, and explorer Alan Nichols details experiences chronicled in his book, Journey: A Bicycle Odyssey Through Central Asia.
May 15, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder interviews American travel writer Terry Pindell about aspects of Canada. Pindell also discusses his book, Last Train to Toronto: A Canadian Rail Odyssey.