Voices of West Virginia
fascinating state, downright inspiring writers
Free!
Stirring, deep-dive audio visits with 14 nationally-celebrated West Virginia writers + writing activities for all ages.
Timeless stories, writing advice, moving readings and reflections on life, insights on Appalachian culture and history, tragedy and beauty.
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Includes the national award-winning West Virginia Public Radio series
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Six activities pages of writing exercises for all
ages: a chance to learn
from great writers.
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* West Virginia is packed with great storytellers.
These are only 14!
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The perception of West Virginia as a literary backwater was thoroughly demolished by these programs."
~ Graffiti Weekly
"These are world-class writers. Their writing would be considered great, no matter where they came from. And there's plenty more where they came from."
- Ann Pancake
Original broadcast on West Virginia Public Radio
Funded by the West Virginia Humanities Council
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