Michael SilverblattMichael Silverblatt is the host of KCRW's Bookworm, a nationally syndicated radio program showcasing writers of fiction and poetry. Describing his interviews as "conversations," Silverblatt has hosted hundreds of our most celebrated writers. As the giding spirit of this weekly show, Silverblatt has reinvented the art of literary conversation, introducing listeners to new and emerging authors along with writers of renown. He also regularly hosts literary conversations for Lannan Foundation's "Readings and Conversations" series in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2018, he was the inaugural recipient of A Public Space's Deborah Pease Prize, awarded to a figure who has advanced the art of literature. Read More Read Less