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Junot Diaz: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
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From the 'Fuku' of the Dominican Republic to Klingon from Star Trek, the world of author Junot Diaz is a vibrant mix of cultures and languages. He discusses his influences and winning the Pulitzer Prize earlier this month for his novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Wao.
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