While living in Lima, Peruvian American writer Daniel Alarcón stumbled upon a strange little book featuring inspirational (and incredibly specific) advice for public speaking. At first, it appears to be fun and cheeky, but the pulp novelty reveals deep insights into the complex diversity of cultures within contemporary Latin America.
“Public Speaking” was first performed live on the POP-UP MAGAZINE stage, and is presented here as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, with support from @Google.
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DANIEL ALARCÓN is a writer and journalist and the host of NPR’s Spanish-language podcast, @Radio Ambulante. He teaches at the Columbia Journalism School. His latest book of stories, The King Is Always Above the People, is available now.
JOSH COCHRAN is an illustrator and muralist based in Brooklyn. His work has received many awards, including a Grammy nomination for album artwork, and his children's book, Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, was recently released by Enchanted Lion Books.
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Daniel Alarcón
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Josh Cochran
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