Jervey Tervalon discusses his book, “Lita.” He begins by discussing his previous book, "Dead Above Ground" and how this book begins where the last one ended. Tervalon explores the plot of this new book which follows the protagonist Lita Du champ who travels back to New Orleans after living in Los Angles for a decade when she discovers her father is dying. He discusses how Lita lashes out at her family, specifically her twin sisters Ava and Ana. Tervalon goes on to read aloud from his work and discuss how he uses inspiration from his own life in his writing. Later in the interview he explores the importance of family both in his own life and in the book.
African American families - Fiction Racially mixed people - Fiction African Americans - Fiction New Orleans (La.) - Fiction Los Angeles (Calif.) - Fiction
Time Period
Twentieth century
Place
United States
Source
Betacam tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Jervey Tervalon before the break and Warren Campbell after the break.
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