Introduce myself first. So you know not who to complain to later. My name is gregg barrios. Former book editor of the express news, worked for many years and los angeles for the Los Angeles Times. Ive written for the new york times, currently i write for the los angeles review of books. I am on the board of directors for the National Book critics circle. Im also the author of the book of poetry that deals with cute its called look house. This time i would like to introduce iowa miriam pawel. She is the former Pulitzer Prize winner and spent 25 years working at news day and the Los Angeles Times. Her book, the crusades of Caesar Chavez, a biography is the First Comprehensive biography of the iconic leader. She is also written the union of their dreams, a widely acclaimed and nuanced history of Caesar Chavez united form workers move. She recently received the National Endowment for the fellowship to support her work in the chavez biography. Please welcome miriam pawel. applause thank you
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We are right at 11 00. Ok, i am ready. There is the glare there for some reason. I think it is because of the light. Good morning. Welcome. Beyond the need us bienvenidos. Today we are very fortunate to have a very special guest with us, miriam pawel. However, i would like to introduce myself first so you know who to complain to later. [laughter] my name is greg, i am a former book editor at san Antonio Express news. I worked for many years in los angeles, Los Angeles Times. I have written for the new york times. Currently i write for the los angeles review of books. And i am on the board of directors, National Book critics circle, i am also the author of a book of poetry that deals i would like to introduce miriam pawel. Miriam is the former pulitzer prizewinning editor who has spent 25 years working at a news day and the Los Angeles Times. Her book the crusades of cesar chavez is the First Comprehensive biography of the iconic charismatic leader. She has also written the union of the
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