Description of Each “Good Conversation!” Video Program

Cynthia Voigt

Take an excursion to Deer Isle, Maine for a rare conversation with author Cynthia Voigt. She talks about her Newbery Award-winning book “Dicey’s Song” and gives advice to the aspiring writer. She also talks about her life as a teacher…

- 20 minutes

Nancy Willard

Nancy Willard reads aloud from her Newbery Award-winning book, “A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers” and talks about the pleasures of writing poetry.

- 18 minutes

Laurence Yep

Join the author of “Dragonwings” for a discussion of his life, writing and what it was like growing up as an Asian American. Laurence Yep reads from his work along the shore of the Pacific Ocean and takes the viewer…

- 20 minutes

Jane Yolen

Journey to Scotland to meet the author of “The Devils Arithmetic,” and enjoy a fascinating discussion of her life and writing.

  • Nominated as best video of the year, "American Library Association"
- 22 minutes
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