Famous Floridians: Zora Neale Hurston. ISBN Numbers: 9780813010502 9780813010618. ZORA!™ Festival: A Celebration of Education, Arts and Culture in Orlando. Zora Neale Hurston was a scholar whose ethnographic research made her a pioneer writer of “folk fiction” about the black South, making her a prominent writer in the Harlem Renaissance . To honor the famed author Zora Neale Hurston, a museum has been created in her hometown of Eatonville, Florida, and we talked to those involved. The response will be emailed to you. Hurston, Zora Neale > Knowledge > Folklore. Despite her reputation as a writer, there exists another side to Hurston’s career. Zora Neale Hurston Writer, folklorist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston, was raised in Eatonville, Florida.Closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s, she is today considered one of the leading writers of 20th century African-American literature. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Contributors: Edited by Steve Glassman and Kathryn Lee Seidel. Zora Neal Hurston wrote, “Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to ‘jump at de sun.’ We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.” Hurston certainly “jumped at de sun.” Zora in Florida by Stephen J. Glassman, Kathryn L. Seidel, 1991, University Press of Florida edition, in English Most renters respond to questions in 48 hours or less. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Zora Neale Hurston was an African-American novelist whose rich literary work has inspired generations of readers. Conversations Overview; March 16; Newsletter. Hurston, Zora Neale > Knowledge > Florida. Zora in Florida book. Book Club – March 06, 2021; Book Club – May 15, 2021; Community Conversations. What were Zora Neale Hurston’s contributions? University Press of Florida Book: Zora in Florida. Zora Neale Hurston grew up in Eatonville, Florida, the first incorporated all-black town in the country. Subject(s): Floridiana - Literature Literature and folklore > Florida. Zora in Florida book. Ask the provider about this item. About Zora Neale Hurston; Our Organization; Our Governing Board; Our National Planners; Our Academics Committee; Our Collaborative Partners; Our Sponsors; Blog; Book Club.