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Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Season 38 Episode 5 | 1hr 23m 57s

Explore the story of Dominican-American poet and novelist Julia Alvarez, who burst onto the literary scene and blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Aired: 09/16/24 | Expires: 10/30/24
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