Amy Reading

Amy Reading, an acclaimed author and recipient of prestigious fellowships, delves into the life of Katharine S. White, a groundbreaking editor at The New Yorker. She transformed the publication and championed female writers in a male-dominated industry. The conversation highlights White's relationships with literary giants like John Updike and the support she provided to women writers such as Elizabeth Bishop and Jean Stafford, helping them overcome obstacles while fostering creativity and change in journalism.