March 20=Mattaponi Queen-Belle Bogg
<p> <strong>March 20</strong>, ODU Virginia Beach event for Women's History Month" featuring the book "<strong>Mattaponi Queen</strong>" by Belle Boggs.</p> <p> Belle Boggs has written a remarkable book detailing true stories set on and around the Mattaponi Indian Reservation in Virginia. These stories delve into the stark reality and roots of diverse and historical characters. “Mattaponi Queen” is Belle Boggs’ debut publication and has been awarded the 2009 Bread Loaf Writers Conference Bakeless Prize.</p> <p> “The Mattaponi River is the confluence of three rivers and is also the stunning metaphor for a place where three races have lived inextricable histories for generations. Indeed, the stories in Mattaponi Queen gather like converging waters until the narrative world is coursing and undeniable.” Quote by Michelle Latiolais, author of <em>Even Now and a Proper Knowledge.</em></p> <p> There will be a book reading, signing and reception at ODU Virginia Beach on March 20, 2014 at 12:30pm. in the Lecture Hall.</p> <p> The event will also be televised to ODU Peninsula and ODU Tri-Cities Center.</p>
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Posted By: Linda Caulkins
Date: Mon Mar 17 09:17:48 EDT 2014