Author Brit Bennett talks identity in 'The Vanishing Half'

By Kyle Kellams

Published May 25, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT

The Vanishing Half is a story of twin sisters and their daughters centering on identity and family set in the fictional town of Mallard, Louisiana. Brit Bennett, author of the book, will visit the Fayetteville Public Library next week.

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