Acclaimed Novelist Tayari Jones' Unorthodox Path to Success
Discover how Tayari Jones, acclaimed author of 'Kin', snuck into a writing class at Spelman College as a first-year student, sparking a transformative journey into the world of creative writing.
At just 19 years old, Tayari Jones was a first-year student at Spelman College with a deep passion for writing, but little formal training. Determined to hone her craft, she found a way to sneak into a creative writing class that was typically off-limits to underclassmen. This unorthodox move would prove to be a pivotal moment, setting Jones on a transformative path that would eventually lead her to becoming an acclaimed novelist.
Jones' latest work, Kin, is a richly-drawn portrait of 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, telling the intertwined stories of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers. The novel is a testament to Jones' exceptional storytelling abilities, which she has cultivated over decades of dedicated work.
As a first-year student at Spelman, Jones recognized the importance of getting hands-on experience in the writing world.
Source: NPR
