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Roots, Wings & Recipes: The Origin Project Unveils Commemorative Cookbook
Not only was writing the order of the day on Wednesday, April 17 at the John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival, but also food. Commemorating a decade of The Origin Project, the late Nancy Bolmeier Fisher began collecting recipes from members of our TOP family, as well as consistent supporters of The Origin Project’s mission. Nancy …
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The Origin Project’s Trigiani and Author Barbara Kingsolver Discuss Writing and Appalachia at the John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival
https://www.timesnews.net/news/west-of-roanoke-kingsolver-says-novel-highlights-need-to-be-proud-of-appalachia/article_51042102-fcf9-11ee-94be-2b88411a32a6.html
Adriana Trigiani and Barbara Kingsolver Highlight the 48th Annual John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival
On Wednesday, April 17, students and teachers participating in The Origin Project took part in the 48th Annual John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival at Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Keynote speaker and co-founder of The Origin Project Adriana Trigiani was joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver. The two bestselling authors …
The Origin Project Mourns Tremendous Loss
September 15, 2023 Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the sudden passing of Nancy Bolmeier Fisher. Nancy was the heart and soul of The Origin Project. As co-founder and Executive Director, it was her experience and vision that guided our mission. We created an in-school, …
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Celebrating the Unveiling of The Origin Project Book Nine at Woodbridge Senior High School
On May 24, 2023, The Origin Project ended the school year with the unveiling of The Origin Project Book Nine at Woodbridge Senior High School in Prince William County, Virginia. Newly published authors from Woodbridge High School, Brentsville District High School, Saunders Middle School and Unity Reed High School in Prince William County and Osbourn …
The Origin Project and Barbara Kingsolver Featured
The Bristol Herald Courier features The Origin Project and the author event with the phenomenal Barbara Kingsolver in its March 21, 2023 edition. The article may be accessed here: https://heraldcourier.com/news/origin-project-brings-authors-students-together/article_a60ccfb0-c81f-11ed-8fc1-8fe393bb5feb.html
Barbara Kingsolver Discusses Writing with The Origin Project at Emory & Henry College
On Tuesday, March 21, acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver visited with students, teachers and librarians participating in The Origin Project. In addition to speaking about her writing career, Kingsolver spoke about the impetus behind her newest novel, Demon Copperhead. A native of Appalachia, Kingsolver told students there’s much more to the people of Appalachia than what’s …
TOP Student Literary Festival Fun!
Our very own Adriana Trigiani, co-founder of The Origin Project, compiled pictures throughout the day at the Student Literary Festival. Click on the link below to experience the magical energy of the day. https://fb.watch/giyudvfMEc/
The Origin Project’s Student Literary Festival in Review
Check out highlights from The Origin Project’s Student Literary Festival at the Library of Virginia. Click on the link below: https://vimeo.com/powerupvideo/theoriginproject
Richmond Times Dispatch Column Celebrates TOP Milestone
http://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-the-origin-project-celebrates-a-milestone-birthday/article_9d864d79-1abd-5259-bd6c-75de5a46c64e.html