Wendy M. Thompson lives in Oakland. Her book of poetry, "Black California Gold" came out March 2025. In it she looks at the Black Bay area and explores the ways their presence and displacement has continued to shape the region.

Debut Wendy M. Thompson poetry collection explores the Black Bay Area

When Bay Area book tours and launch parties were canceled due to the coronavirus, KALW producer Lisa Morehouse decided to bring author readings to you in this socially-distanced book tour. We loved the idea so much, we're going to keep the book party going with this pocket-sized book tour.Want to tell us about a book that's being published soon by a local author? Write us at new.arrivals@kalw.org.New Arrivals airs on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesdays at 7:19 a.m. and 3:48 p.m.

Share Debut Wendy M. Thompson poetry collection explores the Black Bay Area

Sign up to save your podcasts

Debut Wendy M. Thompson poetry collection explores the Black Bay Area

Debut Wendy M. Thompson poetry collection explores the Black Bay Area