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Writers Notebook: Betty Smith biographer to read at Elkin library

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By Heidi Freeman | Journal Reporter

Published: September 21, 2008

Valerie Yow, the author of Betty Smith: Life of the Author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, will read from and discuss her biography at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Elkin Public Library in Elkin.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has captivated readers since its publication in 1943. Smith based the main character, Francie Nolan, on herself. Members of Smith's extended family were the inspiration for Francie's working-class Brooklyn clan. The author Ruth Moose has praised Yow's book, saying, "Growing up I read and reread, and loved Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I was Francie Nolan. Valerie Yow's biography is like being there all over again."

Admission is free. For more information, call 336-835-5586.

Novelist, poet to read Thursday at Wake Forest

Clint McCown will present the first reading of the 2008 Dillon Johnston Writers Reading Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Tribble Hall at Wake Forest University. He will read from and discuss his works, which include two novels and two poetry collections. Afterward, there will be a reception and book signing.

Admission is free. For more information, call 336-758-5383.

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By Heidi Freeman | Journal Reporter