Interview with Edwidge Danticat by Ellah Allfrey
Interview
2011
This 2011 Granta interview engages Danticat in conversation on a variety of topics: self destructive women, the life of women and girls in Haiti and her inspiration.
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Edwidge Danticat
Author of Krik? Krak! believes that 'all immigrants are artists.'
Multi-award winning Haitian-American novelist Edwidge Danticat is treasured for her ability to give voice to the complexities of life in the diaspora. With a massive body of work spanning many subjects, from national identity to eating disorders, self hate and violence, there is sure to be something penned by Edwidge Danticat of interest to everyone.
Read on to see the assortment of profiles, videos, interviews and stories handpicked by Michal Alfred-Kamara that we hope you’ll enjoy.
Edwidge Danticat- Black Bodies in Motion and Pain
Essay
2015
In this searingly raw essay Danticat links art, expulsion of Haitians from the Dominican Republic and the white supremacist violence of Dylan Roof, voicing black pain.
Read full essay hereStories of Haiti
Video
2004
In her engaging TED talk, Danticat discusses Haitian achievements and cultural contribution, calling for a broader perception of Haiti.
Watch hereIsland Memories by Maya Jaggi
Profile
2004
An oldie but a goodie; this profile gives a well-rounded view of Danticat as a person and an author. Well worth a read, just have a cup of tea ready first.
Read full profile here
The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat
Book
2004
A novel about the past where all its characters are haunted by it, The Dew Breaker follows the people whose lives were changed by a man who tortured people.
Goodreads hereBuy on Amazon
Krik? Krack! by Edwidge Danticat
Book
1996
Nine beautiful stories explore situations such as lovers separated by violence and women who have lost and loved, maintaining a thematic link throughout. A must read!
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