Requiem for a Redbird shortlisted for Book of the Year
On January 15th, 2025, the Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia shortlisted Requiem for a Redbird for its Book of the Year. The organization’s mission is to nominate books that “capture the spirit and essence of northern Appalachia.”
Requiem for a Redbird is a collection meant to take its readers through five distinct yet interwoven sections; it's a book, in Bush's own words, that is unapologetically both Appalachian and Black. It is ultimately meant to be a work of joy and hope that points beyond itself: one that subverts the stereotypes of their home region, speaks truth to power, and seeks an open table of reconciliation. Appalachians of every background, minority communities, communities of faith, and anyone disillusioned with our country's political system can find something good, true, and beautiful in this book.
The organization said that Requiem “feels the book is a worthy addition to the literary canon of the region and deserves public recognition as such.”
Pulley is so proud of Torli Bush and Torli’s fantastic collection!
Requiem for a Redbird may be purchased from your favorite local bookstore or online here.
