Books & Ideas
The poet laureate of Martha’s Vineyard has a new book out and he is looking for you to get engaged with words.
Junot Diaz is a Pulitzer-prize winning writer. John Forte, formerly of the Fugees, is a Grammy-nominated musician and producer.
Matthew Desmond’s book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, illustrates how eviction is not only a condition but a cause of poverty. Mr. Desmond spoke in Chilmark Sunday evening.
This charming story of the Vineyard’s long-beloved ferry Islander was written for three- to eight-year-olds.
On Thursday, July 28, Richard Russo will discuss his new novel at the Chilmark Community Center as part of the Author Lecture Series.
Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, will speak on Sunday, July 24.
