One Book, One Nebraska chooses Starita's book on Standing Bear Omaha, NE 3/3/2012 (2012-03-03) "I Am A Man" is Starita's telling of the Ponca Chief's court battle to establish he was, in the eyes of the law, a person.

Chautauqua features Zora Neale Hurston Lincoln, NE 6/26/09 (2009-06-27) The author and folklorist, best known as the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God is among the historical characters appearing in this year's Great Depression themed Chautauqua.