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Voices of West Virginia
Fascinating State, Downright Inspiring Writers
Stirring, deep dive audio visits, with 14 nationally celebrated West Virginia Writers, plus writing activities for all ages

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Includes the national award-winning West Virginia Public Radio series ​ ​

* Visit each writer's home page. Hear their voices.

* Play or download a 58-minute audio visit with each writer. Or play shorter segments. Your choice!

* Play these writers' voices in a class or presentation. It's easy, and students love it. ​ * Each program is divided into downloadable audio tracks of 2 - 12 minutes.

* You can download the transcript of each program, labeled with track numbers.

* Each table of contents helps you locate tracks that interest you: readings, advice on writing, childhood memories, etc. ​

* Six activities pages of writing exercises for all ages: a chance to learn from great writers. ​

* West Virginia is packed with great storytellers. These are only 14! ​

In Their Own Country

In Their Own Country

The perception of West Virginia as a literary backwater was thoroughly demolished by these programs." ~ Graffiti Weekly

  • Irene McKinney
  • Denise Giardina
  • Richard Currey
  • Cynthia Rylant
  • Keith Maillard
  • Jayne Anne Phillips
  • Sandra Belton
  • Pinckney Benedict
  • Breece d'J Pancake
  • Maggie Anderson
  • Marc Harshman
  • Davis Grubb
  • Stephen Coonts
  • Mary Lee Settle

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