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Authors and Their Hometowns

Explore how the hometowns of great authors have influenced their writing.

Aired 09/13/2018

WLIW21 Specials

Authors and Their Hometowns

Special | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore how the hometowns of great authors have influenced their writing.

From 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, this program explores how the hometowns of great authors have influenced their writing and their stories.

Aired 09/13/2018

WLIW21 Specials is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS

WLIW21 Specials

Authors and Their Hometowns

Special | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

From 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn', authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, this program explores how the hometowns of great authors have influenced their writing and their stories.

Aired 09/13/2018

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WLIW21 Specials is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS

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