Hillary Jordan, author of Mudbound
March 20th, 2008 by Krista Derbecker Gilliam in Books & Readings 
The Bellwether Prize is an award that recognizes unpublished literature of social responsibility. Barbara Kingsolver, critically acclaimed author of multiple works including The Poisionwood Bible and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, founded the prize in 2000 and names a winner biennially. The winner receives $25,000 and a book deal with a major publishing house. The most recent recipient, in 2006, was Hillary Jordan, a newcomer to the literary scene with her debut novel, Mudbound, published earlier this month by Algonquin Books.
Hillary Jordan reads and signs Mudbound. Free. Mon. March 24. 7:30 p.m. Wordsmiths Books, 141 E. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-378-7166. www.wordsmithsbooks.com.
Listen as Hillary Jordan speaks with Krista Derbecker Gilliam and reads from Mudbound - Download
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