Telling Stories that Matter: A Conversation

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Telling Stories that Matter: A Conversation

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90 minutes

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May 22, 2007

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Two California-born writers-one from East L.A. and the other from the Central Valley-discuss their understanding of stories as a way to complicate our views of self, of morality, and of our relationships with the world around us.

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May 22, 2007

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ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' award-winning literary series of live conversations, readings and performances at the historic Central Library and locations throughout Los Angeles.

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