On Monday, February 10, from 12 noon – 1 pm, Radio Host of Vermont Edition Jane Lindhom will be interviewing Rita Banerjee on “Representation & Writing: Who Gets To Tell Whose Story?” on Vermont Public Radio. More details about the show follow below:
“Representation & Writing: Who Gets To Tell Whose Story?”
Vermont Edition Hosts: Jane Lindhom & Matthew Smith
Feb 10, 2020 * 12 – 1 pm EST (rebroadcast at 7 pm)
94.1 FM, Montpelier, 107.9 FM Colchester, VT
Live-stream online on VPR’s Website
Live call-in discussion: The new novel American Dirt revolves around a mother and son fleeing cartel violence in Mexico and attempting to cross into the U.S. But some critics argue the author doesn’t have the right to tell this story. The book’s publication has stirred controversy, launched the #DignidadLiteraria hashtag and led to discussion on diversity in the publishing world.
We’re talking with Vermont authors about representation, cultural appropriation and diversity in storytelling.
Our guests will include:
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- Rita Banerjee, poet and writer and director of the Vermont College of Fine Arts‘ MFA in Writing and Publishing
- Ann Dávila Cardinal, novelist and director of recruitment for VCFA
For more information & for the livestream online broadcast, visit Vermont Public Radio’s website here.
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