Women's History Month: Digital Read In

Julia Alvarez (born March 27, 1950) is a Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist known for her works that explore identity, immigration, cultural assimilation, and the Dominican Republic’s history.

Her notable books include:

• How the García Girls Lost Their Accents (1991) – A semi-autobiographical novel about four sisters navigating life between the Dominican Republic and the United States, grappling with cultural identity and assimilation.
• In the Time of the Butterflies (1994) – A historical novel inspired by the Mirabal sisters, who resisted Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship in the Dominican Republic, blending fiction with real historical events.

Alvarez’s work is widely celebrated for its rich storytelling, lyrical prose, and deep exploration of bicultural experiences.