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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Author in Conversation: Daniel Alarcón

Daniel Alarcón is the author of California Reads selected book Lost City Radio. In March 2012, our partner Mary Menzel from California Center of the Book interviewed Alarcon about his novel.

In March 2012, our partner Mary Menzel from California Center of the Book interviewed Alarcon about his novel. The author in conversation event was followed by audience questions during which Alarcon talked about writing, history, the current state of our democracy, and what gives him hope for the future.

For 2012, the California Reads program is part of our Searching for Democracy initiative. Look for interviews with the other California Reads authors and find out more about the Searching for Democracy inititative here on our website.

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