literary friction

Literary Friction – Immigrants With Julianne Pachico

It seems the Western world has begun to eat itself, so in defiance, this month we bring you a show celebrating the rich diversity of immigrants in literature. From Vladamir Nabokov to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, immigrant writers have been getting the job expertly done for a very long time. Our guest is Julianne Pachico, a Colombian-American writer whose debut book The Lucky Ones is a collection of linked stories set in Colombia and New York. Just push play to hear Julianne’s take on the immigrant writer’s experience, our thoughts on the immigrant literary narrative, and all the usual recommendations. At least in literature our borders can remain open!