Storytelling and Screenwriting: Jefferson’s “Craft Talk”
Students had the opportunity to meet writer-director Cord Jefferson at the college’s LitFest this past weekend. Staff Writer Belaine Mamo ’27 gives an inside look into his journey.
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“We Bleed in Public”: Teju Cole on Novel Writing, Poetry, and Political Discourse
In his LitFest talk, Presidential Scholar Teju Cole discussed his approach to novel writing, blending prose with photography, and his admiration for Emily Dickinson.
Everett, Jefferson, and Wright: “American Fiction”
Staff Writer Amaya Ranatunge ’28 reports on LitFest’s kick-off with “The Making of American Fiction,” a compelling panel between author Percival Everett, filmmaker Cord Jefferson, and actor Jeffrey Wright ’87.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: A STEM Figure at LitFest
Staff Writer Max Feigelson ’27 reflects on how Dr. Anthony Fauci, a steady voice during the chaos of Covid, commanded the room with the weight of lived history at this year’s LitFest.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature Feb. 19 to Feb. 26
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition features the 10th annual LitFest, maple syrup boiling at Book & Plow, and a book talk by University of Göttingen Professor Srirupa Roy.
Looking Ahead to LitFest: Illuminating our Guest Speakers
In anticipation of Amherst’s 10th annual LitFest this weekend, Staff Writer Belaine Mamo ’27 highlighted the lives and careers of this year’s guest speakers.
Speakers, Booksignings, Gallery Openings: College Celebrates 8th LitFest
This weekend, the college hosted the eighth annual LitFest, a literary festival featuring award-winning writers and opportunities for students to share and cultivate their writing.