Yaa Gyasi: National Book Festival 2021

Yaa Gyasi, author of “Transcendent Kingdom” (Knopf), discusses the relationship between science and religion, her writing and research methods, as well as the ways she draws upon personal connections, especially her connection to the church, with Washington Post book critic Ron Charles.
Bonus content: Drawing on Yaa Gyasi’s references to Ghanaian culture and literature, Chief of the Library’s African and Middle Eastern Division Lanisa Kitchiner describes the treasures available both online and at the Library.
For transcript and more information, visit www.loc.gov/item/webcast-9948