Participants will explore the connections between identity, place, and memory as they shape their own narratives into poems, performances, or other creative work. No writing or performance experience necessary. Sparks has shared the stage with artists such as John Prine, Nanci Griffith, Rodney Crowell, and Ben Folds. The Fellowship of Southern Writers presented her with its first-ever spoken word award, created in recognition of her singular contribution to the form.