Memoir Nation The Higher Truth of Fiction, featuring Jamila Minnicks
Dec 4, 2023
Join Grant and Brooke for a conversation about truth in storytelling. Jamila Minnicks discusses her novel, Moonrise Over New Jessup, and its powerful protagonist and sense of place. The hosts also explore the power of fiction in promoting critical thinking and empathy, the importance of authentic language in historical fiction, and the impact of categorization in book publishing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Power of Fiction in Promoting Critical Thinking and Empathy
01:44 • 13min
Exploring the Creation of New Jessup and Characterizing Alice
14:26 • 5min
The Power of Language and Authenticity
19:55 • 11min
Exploring the Impact of Categorization in Book Publishing
31:13 • 6min