Homegrown conversations for curious minds. A podcast from the Petersburg Public Library in Petersburg, Alaska.
Stacey Eilenberger asks Diane Benson about naming her son, how her work centering on Elizabeth Peratrovich has impacted Diane’s life, teaching at the University level and taking part in writing a new textbook for Alaska History, as well as Diane’s life in theater and film. This is part 2 of a 2-part interview done in April of 2023, and was an assignment for Stacey in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MoreDiane Benson talks with Stacey Eilenberger about growing up in foster care, attending BIA boarding schools, coming of age, getting her MFA in Creative Writing, and running for political office in the State of Alaska. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview done in April of 2023, and was an assignment for Stacey in Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History Class at Petersburg High School.
Read MorePart 1: A recording of local writers reading their work during 2021 Rainforest Festival. Sue Paulsen reads an ode to iconic Petersburg teacher Ms. Evans. John McCabe reads a love poem. Diane Benson reads two published works about her life as a mother and a child. Julie Hursey reads about the psychology of being a tour boat cook.
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