Vermont Humanities

Fleeing Dictatorship: Migration Stories of Cuban and Dominican Families

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Reading and Discussion

This series examines families displaced by the dictatorial regimes of Trujillo and Castro, exploring the complicated, ongoing relationships that those who come to the United States have with their home countries and cultures. These narratives also lend themselves to a discussion of the important role of family in Latino culture.

Books in this Series

  • Julia Alvarez, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents
  • Junot Díaz, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
  • Cristina García, Dreaming in Cuban
  • Richard Blanco, The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood

How to Book this Series

Please browse the list of available facilitators below. Then contact your chosen facilitator to discuss the timing and other details of the series. Finally, select the “Book this Series” button and fill out our online Reading & Discussion Request Form.

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Questions?

Please contact Richelle Franzoni at (802) 262-1355 or rfranzoni@vermonthumanities.org.

Available Facilitators

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Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Vermont Humanities*** April 5, 2018