Who We Are: Stories That Shape a Nation | Stacey Abrams, Eddie S. Glaude Jr. + Viet Thanh Nguyen Moderated by: Charles M. Blow

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Stacey Abrams, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., and Viet Thanh Nguyen examine how storytelling shapes our shared national identity. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.