On this episode of KJZZ's Word podcast about literature, we feature the winner of the National Book Award for his collection of poetry. Plus, the holiday season means it’s time for NPR’s annual, “Books We Love Feature.” Also, a children's author offers two new interactive titles.Guest list
Crazyhorse has been publishing the best established and emerging writers for over 50 years. The work we ve published has recently been reprinted in Best American Short Stories, Best American Poetry, Best New Poets, Best American Experimental Writing, and The Pushcart Prize, among other places.
Lehua Taitano's work investigates queer indigeneity, decolonization, and cultural identity in the context of diaspora. In this conversation, Lehua delves into the oceanic world of her poetry collection, "Inside Me an Island," where matters of family, story, identity, voice, song, and bicycle mechanics come to light.