Read Appalachia

In this month’s episode, we’re talking about books for Pride Month! Host Kendra Winchester is joined by special guests Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. and Zane McNeill. You can find the complete show notes here. Things Mentioned Stacy Jane Grover ft on Ep. 3 Neema Avashia ft on Ep. 4 Instagram Live Show with the Contributors to  Y’all Means All Books Mentioned Guest Info Willie Edward Taylor Carve...

In this month’s episode, Kendra Winchester delves into the world of poetry. She’s joined by special guests Bernard Clay and Lisa Kwong. You can find the full show notes on Read Appalachia's website. Things Mentioned “ 8 Affrilachian Poetry Collections for Your TBR ” ( Book Riot ) “ 8 More Affrilachian Poetry Collections for Your TBR ” ( Book Riot ) Affrilachian Poets Website Interview with Be...

Kendra Winchester discusses the challenges audiobook narrators face when performing Appalachian dialects. She’s joined by special guests Monica Brashears, Jeanette Illidge, Idra Novey, and Christina Delaine. You can find the complete show notes on Read Appalachia's website. Things Mentioned “ Better Than Nothing? Exploring the Limitations of AI-audiobooks from a Disabled Person’s Perspective...

Welcome to our special crossover episode for Appalachian Bookshelf, a joint project between Read Appalachia and Appodlachia . Sign Up for Appalachian Bookshelf Updates here. Things Mentioned Interview with Barbara Kingsolver on the Australian podcast The Book Show : “ Barbara Kingsolver finds the hillbilly in Charles Dickens ” Appodlachia’s Episode about the Foster Care System Foster (documentary)...

In the fourth episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester examines the question, what is the future of Appalachian memoir in a post- Hillbilly Elegy world? Special guests Neema Avashia and Shawna Kay Rodenberg discuss their memoirs and the importance of pushing back against JD Vance’s problematic narrative. You can find the full show notes over on Read Appalachia's website. Things Ment...

In the third episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester asks, what is the future of Appalachian Literature? To investigate, she talks to authors and editors of Appalachian Futures, an initiative from the University of Kentucky Press, that features Black, Native, LGBTQ+ writers, and other writers of marginalized identities. Kendra is joined by special guests Stacy Jane Grover, the author of...

In the second episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester poses the question, where does Appalachian Literature come from? The learn the answer, Kendra talks to Derek Krissoff, the Director of West Virginia University Press, and Meg Reid, the Directer of Hub City Press. View the complete show notes over on our website! Things Mentioned West Virginia University Press Twitter | Instagram Hub...

In the debut episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester discusses one of our most frequently asked questions.  Joining her this week are special guests and Appalachian writers Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Melissa Helton.  You can find the complete show notes here. Things Mentioned Appalachian Bookshelf Hindman Settlement School List of Books Mentioned Guest Info Annette Saunooke Clapsad...

In this special preview episode of Read Appalachia, Kendra Winchester shares what listeners can expect for this season of the show. Plus, Kendra and special guest Amanda Page chat about their love of their hometown—Portsmouth, Ohio—and what it’s like being from Appalachian Ohio. Things Mentioned Peerless City  documentary Books Mentioned The Columbus Anthology edited by Amanda Page To Live Here, Y...