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Marie Arana (born Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian author, editor, journalist, critic, and the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress. [1] Personal Life.
Marie Arana’s latest book Latinoland is a sweeping and personal overview of the Latino population of America, drawn from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research that emphasizes the diversity and little-known history of our largest and fastest-growing minority. Her biography of Simón Bolívar won the 2014 Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Marie is a Peruvian-American author of nonfiction and fiction as well as the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress. She is the recipient of a 2020 literary award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters.
In 1960, one out of every 25 people in the United States was of Latino heritage. In 2023, it is one out of five. In 2050, it will be one in three. Latinos are our largest, oldest, most undercounted, fastest growing, and least understood community. Prizewinning author Marie Arana explains who they are and what they have meant to America. Read More
Feb 18, 2024 · As the presidential election approaches, “LatinoLand,” by Marie Arana, explores the diverse politics and historical roots of Hispanic Americans.
Marie Arana’s books. Average rating: 3.98 · 5,832 ratings · 874 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors. More books by Marie Arana… Quotes by Marie Arana (?) “Sometimes God knocks us back a bit to remind us we're not as big and mighty as we thing.” ― Marie Arana, American Chica: Two Worlds, One Childhood. 5 likes. Like.
Aug 15, 2019 · ‘Pleasure, Obligation, Curiosity, Inspiration’: What’s on Marie Arana’s Nightstand. Share full article. Jillian Tamaki. Aug. 15, 2019. Among other things, the author of “Silver, Sword & Stone:...
