In Episode 27 Lesléa Newman shares her connection to Matthew Shepard and what compelled her to write his story in various forms of poetry for her book, October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard. A literary icon made famous by her frequently challenged picture book Heather Has Two Mommies, Lesléa takes the time to share her experience (including being mentored by Allen Ginsberg) and her advice.

In Episode 27 Lesléa Newman shares her connection to Matthew Shepard and what compelled her to write his story in various forms of poetry for her book, October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard. A literary icon made famous by her frequently challenged picture book Heather Has Two Mommies, Lesléa takes the time to share her experience (including being mentored by Allen Ginsberg) and her advice.

In Episode 27 Lesléa Newman shares her connection to Matthew Shepard and what compelled her to write his story in various forms of poetry for her book, October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard. A literary icon made famous by her frequently challenged picture book Heather Has Two Mommies, Lesléa takes the time to share her experience (including being mentored by Allen Ginsberg) and her advice.&nbsp;

Episode 27: Lesléa Newman, author

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