Black Women Writers at Work

By: Claudia Tate - editor

Narrated by: Allyson Johnson

Long out of print, Black Women Writers at Work is a vital contribution to Black literature in the twentieth century.

Through candid interviews with Maya Angelou, Toni Cade Bambara, Gwendolyn Brooks, Alexis De Veaux, Nikki Giovanni, Kristin Hunter, Gayl Jones, Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison, Sonia Sanchez, Ntozake Shange, Alice Walker, Margret Walker, and Sherley Anne Williams, the book highlights the practices and critical linkages between the work and lived experiences of Black women writers whose work laid the foundation for many who have come after.

Responding to questions about why and for whom they write, and how they perceive their responsibility to their work, to others, and to society, the featured playwrights, poets, novelists, and essayists provide a window into the connections between their lives and their art.

Finally available for a new generation, this classic work has an urgent message for audiences and writers today.

©2023 Claudia Tate (P)2023 Tantor

It is incredible!

It is incredible to connect with some of the greats. These interviews are treasures. So grateful this book was republished.

Great Narration, Great motivation for writing

I will read this over and over, purchased th kindle version
but fist I borrowed from the library, I will purchase my own hard copy