A Fable for Our Time: The Queen of the Frogs
Discussing a book I translated from Portuguese, The Queen of the Frogs, which since last November has become a timely story of democracy's erosion.
Discussing a book I translated from Portuguese, The Queen of the Frogs, which since last November has become a timely story of democracy's erosion.
Advice from filmmakers, writers, and critics on resisting repression, building bridges with others, and moral and creative survival.
How long did it take countries in the 20th century to get their democracy back after they'd lost it? On average, 21 years.
Discussing Gringolandia's portrayal of resistance and exile at a panel on historical fiction at the NCTE16 conference, and post-election choices we face today.
Knowing history is key to making informed decisions in the present, because we can see the consequences of similar decisions in the past.
The importance of voting in the context of living in a country where people were not allowed to vote for 48 years due to a brutal fascist dictatorship.