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Written in the Stars: Books and Beyond highlights and celebrates the people in our community involved with books, writing, and publishing. From poets and romance writers to literary journals and entrepreneurs, we explore a multitude of stories and storytellers. Join us as we follow them on their journeys with the written word.
Total 11 episodes
1
From Chickens to Careers: Inspiring STEAM Success
A Sparkle in Their Eyes: Raising Talented, Diverse Students in STEAM Careers by Dr. Veronica Wilkerson-Johnson, an insightful guide for parents aiming to help their children excel in STEAM fields. Through powerful personal narratives, Dr. Wilkerson-Johnson inspires parents, mentors, and communities to provide meaningful experiences for students and connect them with essential resources and networks to support both academic and career success.Amazon - A Sparkle in Their Eyes: Raising Talented, Diverse Students in STEAM Careers___________________Lansing Community College Library
23:1629/10/2024
Dedria Humphries Barker, Journalist and Author
Dedria Humphries Barker is a prolific writer, artist, and journalist who has written for many newspapers and magazines, most recently as a columnist for the local newspaper the Lansing City Pulse. Her book is titled “Mother of Orphans: The True and Curious Story of Irish Alice, A Colored Man’s Widow.” Check out her website to learn more. ___________________Lansing Community College Library
27:1810/09/2024
Jesse Edwards, Three Time Emmy Award Winning LCC Alumni
Jesse is a three-time Emmy award-winning Director, Producer, Writer and Cinematographer. His first feature film The Stolen Valley (2022) is now available through Apple TV / Amazon, and more.Website: Jesse Edwards___________________Lansing Community College Library
29:5127/08/2024
Marisela Garza, Capital Area District Library
Learn about the Capital Area District Library and its Summer Reading Challenge on this episode of "Written in the Stars."Our guest, Marisela Garza, has been a librarian with Capital Area District Libraries for almost 16 years. She enjoys reading graphic novels, middle grade fiction and finding the perfect picture books for story times.Website: Capital Area District Library 2024 Summer Reading Challenge ___________________Lansing Community College Library
21:5018/05/2024
Cruz Villarreal, A Poet in Mourning
Local poet, Cruz Villarreal, sits down with co-hosts John Szilagyi and Robin Moore to share his poetry and process. Cruz is a writer with a wealth of life experience. He invites his audience to delve into the depth of poignancy and emotion through personal stories. Cruz returned to school at LCC at the age of 56, and his educational journey empowered him to weave his life’s narrative into poetic verses. Website: Cruz Villarreal Poetry___________________Lansing Community College Library
31:3904/05/2024
Mindy Babarskis & Adam Oster, Michigan Notable Books
Mindy Babarskis and Adam Oster of the Library of Michigan join Abby and John to discuss this year's Michigan Notable Books list, an annual list of the top 20 books about Michigan, or written by a Michigan resident.Website: Michigan Notable BooksWebsite: Night for Notables Website: 2024 Notables list ___________________Lansing Community College Library
25:1413/04/2024
Melissa Ford-Lucken, Writing a Meet Cute and More
Melissa Ford-Lucken is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as an editor of LCC's own literary journal, The Washington Square Review. She publishes fiction Isabelle Drake.Blog: Adventures in MFALand, My Melissa Ford-Lucken BlogBlog: Isabelle Drake, My Isabelle Drake BlogWebsite: Isabelle Drake on Amazon___________________Lansing Community College Library
25:2023/03/2024
Jordan McIntyre, Journal Enthusiast
Robin and Ami connect with fellow librarian, Jordan McIntyre who is a journal enthusiast and has been keeping her passion going since she was 7 years old.To learn more about journaling and the benefits, check out these articles: Haupt, A. (2023, March 28). How to actually stick to a journaling routine. Time. Phelan, H. (2018, October 28). What’s all this about journaling? The New York Times.Tartakovsky, M. (2022, Feb. 22). 6 Journaling benefits and how to start right now. Healthline. ___________________Lansing Community College Library
18:5510/02/2024
Susan Serafin-Jess, Wild Horses: A Crime Revisited
Susan Serafin-Jess is a retired LCC writing instructor who recently authored Wild Horses: A Crime Revisited which is available at the LCC Library and is available for purchase through Amazon. A special thank you to Jordan McIntyre for her help in creating this episode. ___________________Lansing Community College Library
21:4420/01/2024
Nysell Lawrence, Socialight Society Bookstore
Nyshell Lawrence is the owner of Socialight Society, an independent bookshop that specifically caters to Black women, who often lack representation in traditional bookstores. Recently featured in The New York Times, The Root, and Oprah's Book Club, Socialight Society curates classic, contemporary, and children's titles written for and by women of color.Website: Socialight Society___________________Lansing Community College Library
21:0118/11/2023
Dr. Jennifer Wimbish, Leadership Wisdom for ALL Generations
For this very first episode of Written in the Stars: Books & Beyond, co-hosts John Szilagyi and Robin Moore invite Dr. Jennifer Wimbish into the studio to talk about her book, Leadership Wisdom for ALL Generations. Wimbush recently released a second edition of the book which takes the reader on a journey connected to a faith based worldview from her childhood in the segregated South to presidency at a diverse community college and into retirement. Leadership Wisdom for ALL Generations on AmazonLeadership Wisdom for ALL Generations on Barnes & NobleLeadership Wisdom for ALL Generations on Mysterious Galaxy___________________Lansing Community College Library
24:3311/11/2023