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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 influenced America. Then check out our booklist with all the titles Edwidge mentioned in this episode.
- Want more interviews with authors on BPL’s 250 for 250 list? Check out the following interviews: Jacqueline Woodson, This Is the Rope; Jose Antonio Vargas, Dear America; Maia Kobabe, Gender Queer; Art Spiegelman, Maus; N.K. Jemisin, The Fifth Season; George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren’t Blue.
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