A Virtual Literary Feast For Southern Writers

WUTC

Published October 26, 2021 at 3:06 PM EDT

Natasha Trethewey, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and keynote speaker for this year’s SouthWord.

It’s a literary destination for Southern writers - even when it’s all virtual.

Southern Lit Alliance here in Chattanooga will present the SouthWord Abridged Literary Festival - featuring talks by authors and panel discussions - on Friday, November 5th and Saturday, November 6th.

Lynda LeVan is executive director of Southern Lit Alliance - and author George Singleton of Spartanburg, South Carolina will be among the participants for the virtual SouthWord.

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