Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is a collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, racism and sexism that reflect African American folk culture. Brought together for the first time in one volume, the book includes eight of Hurston’s lost Harlem stories, which were found in forgotten periodicals and archives. These stories challenge conceptions of Hurston as an author of rural fiction and include gems that flash with her biting, satirical humor, as well as more serious tales reflective of the cultural currents of Hurston’s world. All are timeless classics that enrich our understanding and appreciation of this exceptional writer’s voice and her contributions to America’s literary traditions.
UC Davis Creative Writing Series begins new year
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Collaborators for the “New Words and Music” concert are, from left: top row, Anna Tuchin, Kate Campbell, Mangai Arumugam, Jennifer Soong and Jordan Dahlen; and bottom row, Orkun Akyol, Trey Makler, Emily Joy Sullivan, Daniel Godsil and Sawyer Elms.
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Program includes award-winning authors, faculty readings and interdisciplinary student works
The UC Davis Creative Writing Series kicks off 2021 with readings by acclaimed visiting writers Jess Arndt and Carmen Maria Machado, a collaboration between music and writing students and a showcase of new works by faculty members. All events are at 4:30 p.m., free and accessible on Zoom unless otherwise noted.