It's Lit Y'all cover art

It's Lit Y'all

It's Lit Y'all

Written by: MPB Think Radio
Listen for free

About this listen

 It’s Lit Y’all is a lively and thoughtful literary program from MPB Think Radio, hosted by Ellen Daniels, executive director of the Mississippi Book Festival. Each episode celebrates the power of books and storytelling by spotlighting writers from Mississippi, the South, and across the nation, while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community. With warmth and insight, Daniels guides conversations with authors, poets, and cultural voices, offering listeners meaningful discussions, timely recommendations, and fresh perspectives on both classic and contemporary works. It’s Lit Y’all invites audiences to discover new reads, engage big ideas, and experience Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPB Think Radio Art
Episodes
  • It's Lit Y'all | "Summer of Attention" with Catherine Pierce

    It's Lit Y'all | "Summer of Attention" with Catherine Pierce
    May 5 2026

    Ellen chats with former state Poet Laureate, Catherine Pierce, about her new essay collection about tornadoes, early motherhood and more, plus they also discuss her Summer of Attention project. Then it's Ellen's Book Drop & Book Nook Pick of the Week!


    Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • It's Lit Y'all | Dr. Tonja Murphy & "Off the Shelf" with Tatia Long Kiser aka Mississippi Mom Reads

    It's Lit Y'all | Dr. Tonja Murphy & "Off the Shelf" with Tatia Long Kiser aka Mississippi Mom Reads
    Apr 21 2026

    Ellen, Tonja, & Tatia, will discuss their current reads, we'll get "Off the Shelf" with MS Mom Reads, Tatia Long Kiser, and more. Then it's Ellen's Book Drop & Book Nook Pick of the Week!


    Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • It's Lit Y'all | Mike O’Brien's “The Tougaloo Nine" & MS Film Society Screening "The Librarians"

    It's Lit Y'all | Mike O’Brien's “The Tougaloo Nine" & MS Film Society Screening "The Librarians"
    Apr 14 2026

    Ellen chats with author Mike O'Brien about his latest release, “The Tougaloo Nine," his previous release "We Shall Not Be Moved” about the Woolworth sit-in, in addition to his work as an author, and more, and then Ellen sits down with MS Film Society's Executive Director, Ryan Parker about the free screening of "The Librarians," happening April 14th at the Capri Theatre in Jackson. Then it's Ellen's Book Drop & Book Nook Pick of the Week!


    Join the conversation, email: books@mpbonline.org.


    Hosted by Mississippi Book Festival's Executive Director, Ellen Daniels, It’s Lit, Y’all is a show celebrating the power of books and storytelling while exploring how literature shapes culture, identity, and community, highlighting Mississippi’s rich literary spirit—one story at a time. And if there’s one thing we can agree on, there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book! For more information: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/Its-Lit-Yall/.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet