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readers, and the need to create an audience of black readers. They also responded to
questions from the audience. Ms. hooks wrote Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center,
Mr. Bascom wrote A Renaissance in Harlem, Mr. Tyree wrote Sweet St. Louis, and Mr.
Channer wrote Waiting in Vain.
Authors talked about literary styles, the need for different voices, books written for black readers, and the need to create an audience of… read more
Authors talked about literary styles, the need for different voices, books written for black
readers, and the need to create an audience of black readers. They also responded to
questions from the audience. Ms. hooks wrote Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center,
Mr. Bascom wrote A Renaissance in Harlem, Mr. Tyree wrote Sweet St. Louis, and Mr.
Channer wrote Waiting in Vain. close
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