Our Voices, Ourselves

Chuck Taylor is a writer, a teacher, a publisher, and a former househusband and bookseller who has long been interested in feminism and how it has changed women and men's lives.
He has two recent books of poetry, Heterosexual: A Love Story, and Li-Po Laughing at the Moon. He has a new memoir due out in 2 weeks called Saving Sebastian, which is about one of his son's struggles with addiction.
This semester at Texas A&M he is teaching two courses in creative writing and a course in Beat literature.

So join us as we discuss feminism, poetry, literature, teaching, and the art of life!

Our Voices, Ourselves  Enjoy a round table discussion by 3 writers and members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: Jacqueline Gramann, Molly Blaisdell and Liz Mertz. 
A wonderful discussion on writing, women, and children and young adult literature!

 ‎"You have to write whichever book it is that wants to be written. And then, if it's going to be too difficult for grown-ups, you write it for children." author Madeleine L'Engle

 "Stogie Kenyatta Performs His Acclaimed Broadway Style One-Man Show ‘The World is My Home-The Life & Times of Paul Robeson’. Mr. Kenyatta brings a unique interpretation to the stage, where he majestically captures the essence of Paul Robeson. Portraying 10 characters he chronologically takes us thru the life of history’s 1ST Black Renaissance man & one of America’s most complex, brilliant citizens."

http://stogiekenyatta.com/

Stogie Kenyatta brought his amazing play about Paul Robeson to the Brazos Valley in partnership with the Brazos Valley African American Museum and he graciously took time to talk with us about his life, his work, and the legacy of Paul Robeson.

Shriram Sarvotham is one of the most sought after yoga practitioners in the United States. He travels the country to conduct 4 day yoga workshops that empower individuals with daily yoga practices that improve health and well-being.

In this pre-recorded interview with Vandy, Shriram discusses yoga, meditation, and how we might incorporate sustainable practices in our lives to keep us healthy in this new year and beyond.