Writer Julia Alvarez says that if you pay attention, life gives you much to write about. The Weybridge resident and author of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies, joins us to talk about her newest young adult novel. Return to Sender tells the story of a young boy on a Vermont farm who becomes friends with the daughter of undocumented Mexican workers.(Listen)
Also, Rutland Herald reporter Bruce Edwards joins us to talk about the recent downturn in the recyclables market, and what that means for consumers as well as trash hauling companies in the region. (Listen)
The Folk Life Center presents Julia Alvarz reading from her new novel, Return to Sender, January 13 at 7 pm at theTown Hall Theatre, Middlebury. Click here for more information
Email address for information on Addison County Farm Worker Coalition: addison.coalition@gmail.com
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