© 2024 Maine Public | Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 22-3171529
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Scroll down to see all available streams.

Author Morgan Talty discusses his new book, his writing, and growing up Penobscot in Maine

Maine Public

A conversation with author Morgan Talty about his new book, Night of the Living Rez. Last month Talty was the guest on the Maine Public All Books Considered book club. We listen back to that conversation where he reflects on his experiences growing up as a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation. The collection of stories has earned national accolades.

Panelist:
Morgan Talty, author of story collection Night of the Living Rez; assistant professor of English in Creative Writing and Native American and Contemporary Literature, University of Maine - Orono; faculty, Stonecoast MFA in creative writing; Institute of American Indian Arts; grew up on the Penobscot Nation

Stay Connected
Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.