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PBS NewsHour

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1

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Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.

Aired: 03/22/21
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