Listen "Dr. Tonja Murphy | MS Book Festival"
Episode Synopsis
On today’s show, we're talking with Dr. Tonja Murphy, the community engagement director for the Mississippi Book Festival, about what she calls their "Super Bowl" - the annual literary lawn party happening September 13 at the Mississippi State Capitol. From debut novelists to cookbook characters like Swamp Dog, from writing workshops to children's poetry sessions, Tonja's helping to orchestrate a day that can help anyone fall back in love with reading.
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-tonja-murphy
TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-tonja-murphy
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