Summary: <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Edwidge Danticat, whose work recounts the stories of Haitians and Haitian-Americans. Her haunting YA novel, <em>Untwine</em>, tells the story of an unbreakable bond between twin sisters of Haitian descent. </p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Edwidge Danticat </strong>is the author of several award-winning works, including <em>Breath, Eyes, Memory</em>, an Oprah’s Book Club pick; <em>Krik? Krak!</em>, a National Book Award nominee; <em>The Farming of Bones</em>, an American Book Award Winner, and <em>Untwine </em>(Scholastic, 2015). Edwidge, who was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2009, lives in Miami, Florida, with her family. You can learn more about her work at <a href="http://www.EdwidgeDanticat.com" rel="nofollow">www.EdwidgeDanticat.com</a>.</li> </ul><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Learn more about <em>Untwine</em> and read an excerpt <a href="http://ireadyabooks.tumblr.com/post/128790136678/untwine-by-edwidge-danticat" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</li> <li>Read about Edwidge's story of Haiti's heroic queen Anacaona <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/anacaona-golden-flower#cart/cleanup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</li> </ul><p><strong>Special thanks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl</li> <li>Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan</li> <li>Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer</li> </ul><p><em>Photo credit: Mark Dellas, 2015</em></p>
