Books That Every Floridian Should Have on the Shelf with Jeff Klinkengerg

While many authors have called Florida home, some truly define our state’s literary heritage. Jeff Klinkenberg will discuss some of his favorite “Florida books”, working his way up from William Bartram in 1791 to Jack E. Davis in 2017 with a few favorite authors—Zora Neale Hurston and Patrick Smith—in between. Whether you’re a 5th generation Floridian or a transplant from Michigan, there’s something for everyone.

Jeff Klinkenberg is a longtime journalist at the Tampa Bay Times and in 2017, was bestowed with the Florida Folk Heritage Award.

Support for the Speaker Series is provided by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.