Poet and novelist Julia Alvarez paved the way for Latino authors with her influential works, starting with her semi-autobiographical novel "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" in 1991. Her diverse body of work spans multiple genres, including poetry, nonfiction, children’s books, and novels, with her most recent release being "The Cemetery of Untold Stories" at age 74.Meet one of our greatest Latina writers tonight on American Masters "Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined" tonight, September 17

1.2K views · 11 reactions | Discover the life and work of Julia Alvarez, one of America's most celebrated Latina writers. American Masters: Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined airs on Tuesday, September 17 at 8 p.m. | Iowa PBS | Facebook