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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer
Emily Bright

In new collection, Minnesota author portrays lives of Zambian women and girls on two continents

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Mubanga Kalimamukwento will read from her new story collection, "Obligations to the Wounded," at the Twin Cities Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Courtesy of Mubanga Kalimamukwento

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On Saturday, Minnesota’s excellent literary scene will be on display at the Twin Cities Book Festival. The day-long event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds includes readings as well as a chance to meet authors and publishers.

One of those local authors is Mubanga Kalimamukwento. The short stories in her new collection “Obligations to the Wounded” move back and forth between the U.S. and her native Zambia, exploring women pushing against society’s expectations. MPR News host Emily Bright talks with Kalimamukwento, who will read from her collection at the festival Saturday at 10:15 a.m.

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