Bryan Thao Worra, Lao American Poet (A Nation of Immigrants)
Poetry is Closer to Truth than History. The host for this show is Chang Wang. The guest is Bryan Thao Worra.
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\nBryan Thao Worra is an award-winning Lao American poet, who serves on the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. He holds over 20 literary, academic, and professional awards. Worra was selected as the Lao delegate to serve as a Cultural Olympian during the 2012 London Summer Games. His writing is cited in over 9 international textbooks including the Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics and the Historical Dictionary of Asian American Literature and Theater. He recently presented at the Library of Congress on Lao American literature. The author of 8 books, his work appears in 100+ publications globally including Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, France, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Chile, and Pakistan. His writing has been translated into 10 different languages.
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\nIn this episode of 'A Nation of Immigrants,' Bryan Thao Worra shares his life stories, his poetry, his advocacy on behalf of refugees, and his reflections on cultural identity and arts.
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