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From readings to short films, this section features video which highlights the work of Alabama authors. Check often to see what pops up. If you have a video you would like to be featured, e-mail podcasts@writersforum.org

An Evening with Rick Bragg

Enjoy “An Evening with Rick Bragg,” held at Centennial Hall in Fairhope on June 21, 2011. Proceeds from Rick’s event will benefit the Forum’s many programs. (video by Modmobilian)

Youssef Biaz recites poetry at the White House

Youssef Biaz, 2011 National Poetry Out Loud champion, recites “Mrs. Krikorian” by Sharon Olds for President and Mrs. Obama and guests at Poetry Night at the White House on May 4, 2011. Biaz represented Auburn High School in the national competition.

"Put On The Sleeves of Love" by Sonia Sanchez

Harper Lee Award winner Sonia Sanchez, a Birmingham native, reads her poem "Put On the Sleeves of Love."

Like Trees Walking by Ravi Howard

Author Ravi Howard reads from his novel, Like Trees Walking (HarperCollins Press, 2007), at the University of Montevallo, Montevallo AL as part of the BACHE Writers Series.

"New Moon Dawn" by Jeanie Thompson

"New Moon, Dawn" is a featured poem from Jeanie Thompson's fourth collection, The Seasons Bear Us, published April 2009 by River City Publishing. Videography by Savannah Sipple.

Oh Don't You Cry for Me by Philip Shirley

Philip Shirley reading "Charisma" from his short story collection titled Oh Don't You Cry For Me, published by Jefferson Press (Lookout Mountain: 2008).