Edwidge Danticat Is Invited to this Party
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Edwidge Danticat discusses the impact of transnational migration on her writing and her vision for America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary can feel like a party not everyone is invited to, especially for those whose immigration status is in limbo. In this episode, Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticat talks about the impact of transnational migration has had on her writing, and the kind of party she wanted to throw for America’s 250th anniversary. (Hint: it has to do with books!) Show notes: How many books have you read? Check out BPL’s full list of 250 books that influence...
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Guest: Edwidge Danticat
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