This chapter explores the transformative power of literature, focusing on Virginia Woolf's influence on personal growth and identity. The speaker shares their unique journey from a science major to an English enthusiast, highlighting significant literary experiences and mentorship that shaped their creative path.
Named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Innovators for the Next New Wave,” Suzan-Lori Parks is the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Topdog/Underdog. She joins to discuss her long and illustrious career as a playwright, musician, and novelist.