Marcela Serrano’s first novel won the Literary Prize in Santiago and her second book won the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz prize, awarded to the best Hispano-American novel written by a woman. In this program, Marcela Serrano—clearly on the upward path to international renown—assesses the diverse concerns that have influenced her life and her work, including the elimination of apartheid and the importance of creating genuine and loving relationships. (Spanish, 28 minutes)

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