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Ayana Mathis "The Twelve Tribes Of Hattie" (2013-01-28)
About this film
Sheryl McCarthy introduces Ayana Mathis, and her debut novel, "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" the story of Hattie Shepherd and her family, moving north during the Great Migration, trading Georgia for Philadelphia. Sheryl and Ayana talk about writing - poetry, memoir and finally, the novel. Taped 1/14/2013
Directors & creators
CUNY TV
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Ayana Mathis, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, Great Migration, African American Literature, Oprah's Book Club, Sheryl McCarthy, Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Black History, Philadelphia, Literary Debut, Women Authors, African American History, Hattie Shepherd, Alfred A. Knopf, 20th Century History, Writing Career, Book Publishing, American South to North Migration, African American Families, Contemporary Literature, Author Interview
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