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Fayetteville author Cindy Quayle on new novel — Grant helps support rural Arkansas teachers

By Robert Ginsburg,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Michael Tilley, Hardin Young, Daniel Caruth

Published February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST

On today's show, Fayetteville author Cindy Quayle discusses her new novel, and a five million dollar grant to help place Arkansas teachers in rural and high poverty districts.

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Robert Ginsburg

Robert Ginsburg is the host of KUAF's <i>Shades of Jazz</i>.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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Hardin Young

Hardin Young is assistant director of research communications at the University of Arkansas.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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