Author Lesléa Newman joins us to speak about her prolific writing career and how her books and poetry are informed by her being Jewish and a lesbian. She discusses her popular book of short stories, "A Letter to Harvey Milk," and shares a poem from her newest collection, "I Carry My Mother."

Episode 0129
January 4, 2017
Yiddish Book Center
Amherst, Massachusetts

Author Lesléa Newman joins us to speak about her prolific writing career and how her books and poetry are informed by her being Jewish and a lesbian. She discusses her popular book of short stories, "A Letter to Harvey Milk," and shares a poem from her newest collection, "I Carry My Mother." Episode 0129 January 4, 2017 Yiddish Book Center Amherst, Massachusetts

Episode 0129: Through a Unique Jewish Lens

The Yiddish Book Center's podcast includes conversations with Jewish culture makers, plus news and stories related to Yiddish literature, language, and culture.

Share Episode 0129: Through a Unique Jewish Lens

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 0129: Through a Unique Jewish Lens

Episode 0129: Through a Unique Jewish Lens

More shows like The Shmooze, The Yiddish Book Center's Podcast

Proste Yiddish - Simple Yiddish

Yada Yada Yiddish