Two graphic memoirs explore growing up as a minority in the U.S.
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Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey
Adele Rodriguez, a graphic memoirist and illustrator, shares their experiences growing up in Cuba under an authoritarian government and their family's decision to join the Mariel Boatlift. They discuss the significance of their latest work, a graphic memoir titled 'Worm', and reflect on their motivation behind telling personal stories.
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