Susan Larson speaks with Clint about how fatherhood inspires his poetry, his rooted connection to New Orleans, and upcoming projects.
By Susan Larson
New Orleans Times Picayune, March 30, 2023
Terry and Clint examine the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father.
By Terry Gross
NPR Fresh Air, March 29, 2023
Clint takes Elle’s literary survey and recommends some of his most memorable reads.
By Riza Cruz
Elle, March 28, 2023
Shondaland speaks with Clint about how parenthood continues to reframe his world, the joys and fears of being a parent, and using poetry to remember.
By Arriel Vinson
Shondaland, March 28, 2023
The difficult parts of parenting are expressed by Clint.
By Shannon Barbour
Boston Globe, March 27, 2023
Clint discusses Above Ground, parenthood, and what he’s reading.
By Amy Sutherland
Boston Globe, March 23, 2023
Clint speaks with Paternal Podcast about his early days as a father, why even our best moments as parents exist alongside instances of shame, humility, and fear, and how we can hold gratitude and despair in the same hands.
By Nicholas Firchau
Paternal Podcast, March 2023
Read MoreClint speaks with Khalil and Ben about his process of writing Above Ground and How the Word Is Passed.
By Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Ben Austen
Some of My Best Friends Are…, March 8, 2023
Clint speaks with American Libraries Magazine about his approach to poetry and the multiplicities of life.
By Diana Panuncial
American Libraries Magazine, March 1, 2023
Clint speaks with Kerri Miller of Minnesota Public Radio about How the Word Is Passed and how we reckon with slavery.
By Kelly Gordon
Minnesota Public Radio, January 27, 2023
In this interview, Clint Smith on being human, healing on a plantation, and the difference between Jefferson and Grant.
By Helena de Groot
Poetry Off The Shelf, October 26, 2021
Clint is interviewed on The Roots Presents: It’s Lit where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed and critical race theory.
By Maiysha Kai
The Roots Presents: It’s Lit, July 1, 2021
Clint is interviewed on MPR where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed and critical race theory.
By Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon
MPR, June 23, 2021
Clint is interviewed on KPCC’s AirTalk where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By Air Talk
KPCC, June 22, 2021
Clint is interviewed on Democracy Now where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By Amy Goodman
Democracy Now, June 18, 2021
Clint is interviewed on Don Lemon Tonight where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By Don Lemon
Don Lemon Tonight, June 17, 2021
Clint is interviewed on PBS MetroFocus where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By PBS MetroFocus
PBS MetroFocus, June 17, 2021
Clint is interviewed on Charlotte Talks where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By Mike Collins
Charlotte Talks, June 16, 2021
Clint is interviewed on What Matters Most where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By Paul Samuel Dolman
What Matters Most, June 16, 2021
Clint is interviewed on The Stacks where he discusses his book, How the Word Is Passed.
By The Stacks
The Stacks, June 16, 2021