December 8, 2020 6:30 pm
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KARA LEE CORTHRON’S
Daughters of Jubilation
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • 6:30pm
- Reading of Daughters of Jubilation performed by Kara Lee Corthron
- Interview of Kara conducted by Hans Fogle
- Q&A session
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Daughters of Jubilation is the perfect gift for the historical or young adult fiction lover on your life. They’ll fall in love with Evvie’s charismatic personality and her dedication to her family and heritage.
ABOUT DAUGHTERS OF JUBILATION
In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. But Evalene Deschamps has other things to worry about. She has two little sisters to look after, an overworked single mother, and a longtime crush who is finally making a move.
On top of all that, Evvie’s magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls it jubilation—a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery. And as Evvie’s talents waken, something dark comes loose and threatens to resurface…
And when the demons of Evvie’s past finally shake free, she must embrace her mighty lineage, and summon the power that lies within her.
PRAISE FOR DAUGHTERS OF JUBILATION
“A compelling story of first love and battling racism with a magical twist.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Well-told, fast-paced.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Daughters of Jubilation is a powerful read. Imbued with a beautiful, graceful sense of strength, it comes out swinging with a heroine who has a wonderfully memorable voice.” —Lisa Fernandes, All About Romance
“Corthron inventively explores America’s heinous racist history while telling the story of a Black teen grappling with a hostile culture on top of ordinary teenage growing pains, like a first crush.” —Enishia Davenport, Booklist
About the Author
Kara Lee Corthron
Kara Lee Corthron is a playwright, author, and TV writer based in Los Angeles. Her full-length plays include AliceGraceAnon (New Georges), Holly Down in Heaven (Forum Theatre, DC area), Listen for the Light (Know Theatre of Cincinnati), Welcome to Fear City (CATF and Kansas City Rep, Kilroys’ List 2016), Etched in Skin on a Sunlit Night (InterAct Theatre, Philadelphia), What Are You Worth?, and Time and a Half. Kara is the author of the young-adult novels, The Truth of Right Now from Simon & Schuster/Simon Pulse and Daughters of Jubilation from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Kara has taught writing students of all ages at a number of places. These include Primary Stages’ Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA), NYU-Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and MFA candidates at Ohio University and Temple University. Juilliard alumna, New Georges Affiliated Artist, and member of Interstate 73 (2007-2008), the Ars Nova Play Group (2010-2011), the Dramatists Guild and the Writers Guild of America.
About the Moderator
Hans Fogle
Hans Fogle graduated from Shepherd University with a degree in Mass Communications. He soon began what would be a decade-long career in radio, serving as a reporter, anchor, and talk show host at WEPM, WLTF, and WICL in his hometown of Martinsburg, WV. Today, Fogle works as the Public Information Officer at Jefferson County Schools and serves the Marketing Committee Chair of CATF’s Board of Trustees.