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The Epic Story of America's Great Migration: A Talk by Isabel Wilkerson

New Books in the American South

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Crafting Imagery Through Words: A Journey of Nonfiction Storytelling

This chapter explores the rationale for excluding photographs in a notable nonfiction piece, focusing on the reader's ability to envision their own mental images. It also highlights the author's research efforts and personal journey to authentically capture the struggles of cotton pickers through rich metaphors.

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