
Author Jane Smiley
Season 8 Episode 7 | 26m 46s
A conversation with author Jane Smiley, on this edition of TEXAS MONTHLY TALKS.
Pulitzer-winning author Jane Smiley is known for her novels and essays about relationships, animals, politics and modern life. Now the acclaimed writer has created her first book for young readers. The Georges and the Jewels combines Smileys love of horses with her talent for storytelling.
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Texas Monthly Talks is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS
Funding provided by HillCo Partners, JP Morgan Chase, The Mattsson McHale Foundation, MFI Foundation, Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation

Author Jane Smiley
Season 8 Episode 7 | 26m 46s
Pulitzer-winning author Jane Smiley is known for her novels and essays about relationships, animals, politics and modern life. Now the acclaimed writer has created her first book for young readers. The Georges and the Jewels combines Smileys love of horses with her talent for storytelling.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Funding provided by HillCo Partners, JP Morgan Chase, The Mattsson McHale Foundation, MFI Foundation, Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation