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Girls Burn Brighter: a Reading and Discussion with Author Shobha Rao

November 18, 2020 - 4:30pm

Virtual Event

Join us for a reading and Q and A session with young adult novelist Shobha Rao, author of Girls Burn Brighter.

Rao, who was born in Kanpur to a family from the weaver caste of the Andhra town, Mangalagiri, has said, “I grew up observing the lives of women around me, this subset who had poor education, poor health… their lives were very devalued. I’ve always been interested in the specific vulnerabilities of some women, especially in times of conflict.”

Set in the village of Indravelli in Telangana, Girls Burn Brighter explores human trafficking, cultural misogyny, caste, and most of all– friendship.

Introduction by Dr. Nisha Kommattam and Q & A moderation by Rashmi Joshi

Register in advance for this event:

https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArf-CtrT8vHdBlcQAvHOzhzeKt-VZOL2Em

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.