Tom is the author of A Cup of Christmas Tea, a holiday favorite for over 20 years, plus Peef: The Christmas Bearand other Peefbooks, and Up to the Lake. Warren is the illustrator of Tom's books and is author and illustrator of The Next Place, an inspirational journey of hope. Dorothy Molstad of Waldman House Press, publisher of all the books, introduces Tom and Warren as they read and talk about their works at Barnes and Noble in Minneapolis.
Tony Morley and Gordon Regguinti, co-founders of "Colors" magazine, a publication designed to cross the boundaries of race and culture, are interviewed by writer/editor Anthony Peyton Porter.
Cambodian poet now living in the Twin Cities, whose book of poetry, "Sacred Vows" was published by Coffee House Press. U Sam Oeur is interviewed by poet and translator Ken McCullough; excerts from "Krasang Tree," a play based on his works, is shown and discussed.
Wade W. Danielson, independent producer of the short film Hollywood (and Vine) and a new feature film Blue Skies are a Lie; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Walt Bachman, attorney and author of Law v Life: What Lawyers are Afraid to Say About the Legal Profession; interviewed by Psychologist Dr. Daniel Wiener.
Award-wirming photographer who created an art exhibit and a book, "Frogtown: Photographs and Conversations in an Urban Neighborhood," a 1997 Mirmesota Book Awards nominee; interviewed in various locations in St. Paul's Frogtown and Minneapolis' East Lake Street communities by Jack Becker, FORECAST Public Artworks.
Jackie Urbanovic, cartoonist, social activist and artist, talks about her various art and illustration projects with Sanford Berman, Hennepin County Library.
Special edition of the Northern Lights program "Literature and the Professions in Minnesota: Using Literature as a Basis for Discussion of Issues in the Courts" with proejct co-founders Sandy Lottor and Bob Szulkin.
Special readings from Book Award nominees: Marsha Qualey from her book "Hometown;" Walt Bachman from his book "Law vs. Life;" Lawrence Sutin reading from his afterword to his parents' book "Jack and Rochelle;" and Maryann Weidt from her book "Daddy Played Music for the Cows."
