Griot Connects Podcast
Griot Connects Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on a wide range of literary themes, including historical fiction, romance, mystery, personal growth, and memoirs. Episodes delve into specific books such as 'My Sister the Serial Killer' discussing sibling dynamics, 'Dark Facade' exploring betrayal and revenge, and 'Troubles Don't Last Always' emphasizing resilience and empowerment, presenting a rich tapestry of African American literature.
Welcome to Griot Connects, the podcast where we bring brilliant but often lesser known African American authors into the spotlight. Hosted by the perfectly paired, Yolanda Rascoe and Tina Wise, each 30-minute episode is a journey into the minds and works of these talented black writers. We delve into their stories, inspirations, and the unique perspectives they bring to the literary world.
Griot Connects celebrates the rich and diverse voices that shape our culture. Join us as we uncover hidden gems in the literary community and provide a platform for these authors to share their craft with the world. Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the vast landscape of African American literature, Griot Connects is your gateway to discovering new, thought-provoking, and inspiring works.
The podcast season will showcase books across a wide breadth of genres; historical fiction, romance novel, mystery, personal growth/development, spiritual, memoirs, graphic novels, and so much more.
Griot Connects is a virtual hosted interview with the author that leaves the listener informed of compelling page turners to search out and inspired to raise their own voices with storytelling.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Although this book is described as YA genre, I read it as an adult book clubber and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I challenge you this year to discover how Tomi Adeyemi’s bold approach to storytelling and representation have made an impact on the Young Adult fantasy genre.
Pick up this read to follow Zélie, a young diviner, on her dangerous quest to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha. Explore themes of oppression, resistance, and the fight for freedom as Zélie and her companions face challenges and enemies.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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