Edwidge Danticat: Stories of Haiti

University of California, Filmed Oct 2004; Posted Jan 2010

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In the midst of an earlier crisis, Haitian author Edwidge Danticat reminds us of the contributions of Haiti's vibrant culture and people. This reading offers a timely message for today -- as the nation struggles in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.

About Edwidge Danticat

Edwidge Danticat’s novels and short stories are fast becoming iconic representations of the immigrant experience -- and what it means to be Haitian-American. Full bio and more links