In the fourth episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester examines the question, what is the future of Appalachian memoir in a post-Hillbilly Elegy world? Special guests Neema Avashia and Shawna Kay Rodenberg discuss their memoirs and the importance of pushing back against JD Vance’s problematic narrative.You can find the full show notes over on Read Appalachia's website.Things MentionedPhoto of My New Sunroom“Hillbillies Need No Elegy” by Meredith McCarroll (Bitter Southerner)“Ep. 6 Hillbillies Need No Elegy” (The Bitter Southerner Podcast)Bitter Southerner StoreHill & HollerInterview with Meredith McCarroll (Reading Women)Interview with Elizabeth Catte (Reading Women)Books MentionedGuest InfoNeema Avashia: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteShawna Kay Rodenberg: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteShow Your Love for Read Appalachia! You can support Read Appalachia by heading over to our merch store, tipping us over on Ko-fi, or by sharing the podcast with a friend! For more ways to support the show, head over to our Support page. Follow Read Appalachia Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok ContactFor feedback or to just say “hi,” you can reach us at readappalachia[at]gmail.comMusic by Olexy from Pixabay

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