In what some critics have hailed as “the first great literary novel of the pandemic,” Gary Shteyngart’s “Our Country Friends” follows a fictitious Russian-American writer gathering his family and closest friends at his upstate New York bungalow during the lockdown. Plus, festival director Alesia C. Johnson and Emory’s Dr. Amy Aidman share details on the Atlanta Children’s Film Festival. The 15th annual event starts tomorrow and runs through July 24th.

In what some critics have hailed as “the first great literary novel of the pandemic,” Gary Shteyngart’s “Our Country Friends” follows a fictitious Russian-American writer gathering his family and closest friends at his upstate New York bungalow during the lockdown. Plus, festival director Alesia C. Johnson and Emory’s Dr. Amy Aidman share details on the Atlanta Children’s Film Festival. The 15th annual event starts tomorrow and runs through July 24th.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.