ReadersMagnet Exhibited Katherine P. Manley’s “Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold: A Memoir of Poverty and Resilience” at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet exhibited the stirring book “Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold: a Memoir of Poverty and Resilience” by Katherine P. Manley at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, which was held last September 9-10, 2023, at Printers Row Park, 620 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA.

The Printers Row Lit Fest is a community-based event that is a must-visit for book lovers, featuring over 200 authors participating in thought-provoking panels, discussions, and other captivating programs. The two-day free event draws over 100,000 visitors worldwide.

“Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold: a Memoir of Poverty and Resilience” is a heartwarming story of persistence in extreme poverty, set in the hills and coal camps of southern West Virginia. The story commences with Katherine’s early childhood experiences. Katherine Manley and her family had to overcome numerous challenges and adversities with resourcefulness and the traditional Appalachian strength of character. In addition to their financial struggles, Katherine had to deal with other obstacles, such as her father’s severe disability and her mother’s daily struggle for survival.

“Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold” gives readers a genuine understanding of being impoverished. The book’s universal themes, including abandonment, disability, and resilience, make it an ideal resource for literature classes, as it presents students with a fresh perspective on enduring values.

From humble beginnings, Katherine’s relentless pursuit of excellence as a teacher has earned her numerous prestigious awards, inspiring others never to give up. Katherine’s memoir was a semi-finalist in William Faulkner’s Writing Competition.

“Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold: a Memoir of Poverty and Resilience” by Katherine P. Manley will encourage readers to be grateful and kind. Get a copy on Mountain State Press or Amazon.

Author

Katherine Manley lives in southern West Virginia and has been an educator in Logan County Schools for over 35 years. Earning degrees from Marshall University and West Virginia State University, she is a National Board Certified Teacher. She is a fellow of the 1995 West Virginia Writing Project, directed by Dr. Fran Simone, and the 1996 West Virginia Humanities Council Appalachian Seminar, led by Dr. Judy Byers. Her writing has been featured in Hamilton Stone Review, Traditions: A Journal of West Virginia Folk Culture and Educational Awareness, The Guyandot Observer, and Fearless: Women’s Journeys to Self-Empowerment. Her short stories have been placed in West Virginia Writers’ Contests, and her memoir was a semi-finalist in William Faulkner’s Writing Competition.

“Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold: a Memoir of Poverty and Resilience”
Author | Katherine P. Manley
Genre | Memoir
Publisher | Mountain State Press, Inc.
Published date | September 16, 2019

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