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Elizabeth Acevedo: Living wakes, family secrets, and why she’s been planning her own funeral since she was a kid

Elizabeth Acevedo: Living wakes, family secrets, and why she’s been planning her own funeral since she was a kid

FromQ with Tom Power


Elizabeth Acevedo: Living wakes, family secrets, and why she’s been planning her own funeral since she was a kid

FromQ with Tom Power

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jan 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

New York Times bestselling YA author and champion slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo has written her first novel for adult readers, “Family Lore.” The story follows one Dominican-American family, as told through the voices of its women, as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives. Elizabeth talks to Tom about the book, how her family inspired the story, and how being a teacher influences her writing.
Released:
Jan 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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