CapRadio Reads: Virtual Author Interview with Devi Laskar

Join CapRadio Host Donna Apidone for a virtual author interview with poet Devi Laskar about her book, The Atlas of Reds And Blues. If you are looking to purchase the book, head on over to our independent partner bookshop.org

About the Book:
Inspired by the terrifying experience of a police raid on her own home, Laskar tackles what it means to be the daughter of immigrants in America and all of the prejudice and bias that comes with it.
When Mother lays bleeding from a gunshot wound, her life begins to flash before her. She relives all of her fragmented past experiences, trying to decipher what brought her to this moment. Each memory shows the reader her attempts to navigate life in the workplace and as a mother and wife with the constant festering issue of racism. Laskar’s lyrical prose turns every reflection into a revelatory vignette, some sad or angry, others humorous and happy, but collectively powerful.

About the Author:
Poet Devi S. Laskar found herself on the end of an officer’s gun during a raid on her home. Her husband, a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, was accused of misusing university property — the case would later be dismissed. This terrifying encounter would become the inspiration for her Crook’s Corner Book Prize winner, “The Atlas of Reds and Blues.” Laskar drew from the experience of having a gun pointed at her face and having the fragments of her life flash before her eyes. Many of these memories influenced by the misogyny, racism and feeling of being invisible felt as a woman of color in America.

About CapRadio Reads:
CapRadio Reads has gone virtual. In these times, we’d like to connect with you no matter from where you tune in. Our virtual events are free and open to the public.
Hosted by CapRadio host Donna Apidone, these author interviews are a fun and unique experience for book lovers.
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