The new Library of America anthology O. Henry: 101 Stories seeks to capture the genius and the extraordinary range of a gifted humorist and Greensboro native. Best-selling author and editor of the collection Ben Yagoda is joined by another best-selling author, and O. Henry Magazine founder, Jim Dodson for a conversation about William Sidney Porter’s writings and his significance today.
Co-produced by the Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro Public Library and Scuppernong Books
Ben Yagoda, editor, is professor of journalism and English at the University of Delaware, and the author or editor of twelve books, most recently The B-Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song (2015). His work has been published in The New Leader, The New York Times, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone, among other publications.
Author, journalist and publisher Jim Dodson is Founding Editor of Greensboro’s O.Henry Magazine and other publications. His bestselling books include Final Rounds, Faithful Travelers, The Dewsweepers, Beautiful Madness, The Road to Somewhere, A Son of the Game, American Triumvirate, and The Range Bucket List.
Join us during and after the Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade to celebrate the winter season and the launch of the Mousetastical Adventure mouse hunt all around the museum. Plus fun crafts, hot cocoa, and a special visit from Ms. Claus and Santa. Check back for more information!
Join us for this free event as we celebrate Darley Newman's new book Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories of America’s Founding Journey. Darley of PBS's Travels with Darley, will be chatting with Museum Director Carol Ghiorsi Hart, and be available for questions and book signings.