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Elizabeth Acevedo: Living wakes, family secrets, and why she’s been planning her own funeral since she was a kid
Published 2 years ago
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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.