In a Purple Mood: Alice Walker
A Georgia native, Alice Walker showcased her rare scholarship and poetic prowess as a student.  Her short stories, novels, and poems deftly examine the struggles of Black people, particularly women.  In addition to teaching, Walker was the editor of Ms. Magazine and is credited with identifying the Florida grave of Zora Neale Hurston and reviving interest in her writing.  The Salon will feature her poetry (Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart), interviews, and excerpts from The Color Purple.

$15 each, with optional Speaker Talk-Back for additional $25