Junot Diaz is a Nerd

Junot Diaz, Author

20-Nov-17 14:00

This week, on Bookmark, Uma speaks to award winning author Junot Diaz about the mainstreaming of nerd culture.

(Junot Diaz was one of the many speakers featured at the 2017 edition of the Singapore Writers Festival. Be sure to check out their website for more information on their ongoing efforts towards reading and writing. https://www.singaporewritersfestival.com/)

Produced by: Umapagan Ampikaipakan

Presented by: Umapagan Ampikaipakan

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Tags: The Bigger Picture, Bookmark, nerd culture, Singapore Writers Festival

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