Bestselling author and cofounder of the Ascend Educational Fund Julissa Arce joins PEN Out Loud to launch her new book You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation. Reflecting on the words in the book’s title, an accusation she heard growing up, Arce “interweaves her own experiences with cultural commentary” to critique the values of assimilation, and to offer a new perspective that “belonging only comes through celebrating yourself, your history, your culture, and everything that makes you uniquely you.” Arce will be in conversation with comedian, writer, and producer Aida Rodriguez.

This in-person event will start at 7pm PT/ 10pm ET. Virtual viewing will also be available.his event will also be available for livestream via Crowdcast. This program is presented in partnership with PEN Out Loud, Scripps Presents, and the Huntley Bookstore.

For more information visit: https://pen.org/event/pen-out-loud-julissa-arce-with-aida-rodriguez/

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