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Author Mitra Shavarini with new book "Desert Roots"

The South Kingstown Public Library/Peace Dale presents Dr. Mitra Shavarini, who will speak about her book "Desert Roots: Journey of an Iranian Immigrant Family" on Saturday, November 10, 2 PM.


The book was designed to capture the author's thoughts and emotions about her parents' desire to return to their homeland, Iran.


Shavarini teaches Peace, Conflict, and Coexistence Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Brandeis University.

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Free of charge, open to the public. Books will be available for sale after the talk.

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