
Holly Lange: We Don’t Do That Here
The Mississippi Book Festival is a celebration of our state’s greatest contributions to the world of ideas. A small group of people conceived and executed...Read More

Ralph Eubanks: The Power of Narrative
Ralph Eubanks has studied Mississippi history over a long and distinguished academic and professional career. His talk focuses on the power and significance of documentary...Read More

Alex Bostic: Educating Artists
Alex Bostic is a working artist and professor who experienced first-hand the importance of different kinds of support to his own development. He shares ideas...Read More

Adam Collier: Your Passion Will Always Make Room for You
In this heartfelt performance and talk, local favorite musician, AJC, takes the audience on a personal journey through highlights of his career, including composition of...Read More

Marshall Ramsey: We Are All Artists
Award-winning editorial cartoonist and author, Marshall Ramsey, used our theme, The Next 200, to share universally relevant ideas about our shared culture and future, along...Read More

Krystal Gem: Finding Fearlessness Through Art
Krystal Gem, a talented young vocalist, composer, and pianist, shares ideas about her own development as an artist and performs original music to bring those...Read More

Brad Franklin: Hip-Hop’s Seat at the Table
Hip-hop may be the most influential genre in popular music but its artists are not always seen as community leaders in other contexts. Brad Franklin...Read More

Marshall Ramsey: Confessions of a Cartooning Warrior
Prolific content creators are often seen as lucky winners of the genetic talent lottery. That myth is frequently debunked by professional creatives who rely on...Read More

Jill Conner Browne: Becoming the leader and object of a cult in 20 years or less
Jill Conner Browne tells her amazing story of creating something from nothing by doing what made her heart sing. She is the multiple #1 New...Read More

Tim Fielder: Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism is an idea that has driven Tim Fielder’s remarkable career as a cartoonist and creative community leader. His talk is practical, inspiring, and hilarious,...Read More