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Best of: Toya Wolfe’s coming of age novel shares finding the joys of community in a Chicago neighborhood

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
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Toya Wolfe's Novel, 'Last Summer on State Street', available now

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We interview Toya Wolfe, author of ‘Last Summer on State Street,’ as we learn how she shaped her first fictional story, set in the historic torn-down landmark, The Robert Taylor Homes. Lastly, we ask Wolfe about her journey when she first realized she wanted to become a writer. 

Guest:

Toya Wolfe

Author, Last Summer on State Street

Versions of this conversation originally aired on June 13th, 2023 and August 16, 2023.