2 Free Virtual Events with Puerto Rican Author Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro on June 14th & 21st

Posted on May 15, 2023

You're invited to two virtual events with award-winning author and "artivist" Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, co-hosted by WWB Campus and the Brooklyn Public Library!

At her bilingual author talk on Wednesday, June 14th at 5:30pm ET, Arroyo Pizarro will speak about Negras, her short story collection about Black women’s resistance against slavery in Puerto Rico, and share stories of the mentors and memories that inspired her work.

• Details and registration link: https://bit.ly/3IebsnI

Then, tune in on Wednesday, June 21st at 11am ET for a writing workshop that will empower you to tell stories of rebellion from your own life. Spanish-language support will be provided for both events.

• Details and registration link: https://bit.ly/41IHq25

Couldn't join us live? Watch an excerpt from Yolanda's inspiring author talk below:

This program is organized by Words Without Borders in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library’s Outreach Services Department. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.