My interview with writer Elena Poniatowska for the Library of Congress
In March, I interviewed Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska at her home in Mexico City for the Library of Congress. The interview was published today with dreamy photos by Mexican photographer Jacky Muniello. We discussed Poniatowska’s commitment to writing about women's lives and her experiences conducting interviews in prison (some famous men had one room in prison for conjugal visits and another next door for girlfriends). How did I meet Poniatowska? In 2017, I was in Mexico City on International Women’s Day. While looking for tacos de canasta, I saw her near the Zócalo and ran after her to tell her how her books had influenced me. I’ll write more about our first meeting for the Library of Congress. Whatever moves you, chase after it - everything from tacos to canasta to your favorite writers.
Love,
Alice
News & Events
September: In partnership with Arizona State University, I developed and taught a series of workshops for journalists in El Salvador on gender-based violence.
Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. University of the Ozarks Walton Arts & Ideas Series
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