She is also the author of Candyman , a novel. Nation-wide, participating authors include Paul Auster, Rita Dove, Susan Isaacs, Elmore Leonard, Alice McDermott, Terry McMillan, Gloria Naylor, Anna Quindlen, and Dori Sanders. The event's national chair is Richard Russo, author of Nobody's Fool. Through Writer's Harvest, literary professionals have become activists in their communities, and they add a unified voice that speaks out against hunger. More than half the Writer's Harvest readings are held on college campuses.
SOS promotes self sufficiency through funding, public education, and community outreach.
For further information about the event, call Katherine Soniat at 1-5138.