Legislators recognize Junot Diaz

[NewsWhore]

Dominican American author Junot Diaz received yet another recognition. The Pulitzer Prize winning author was honored by the Chamber of Deputies as the Literary Ambassador of the Dominican Republic. Diaz met with Chamber President Julio Cesar Valentin who recognized Diaz's talent and community efforts. Valentin said that it was important to recognize the best qualities in people so that these may serve as role models for others. Valentin added that Diaz, who immigrated to the US when he was seven, has never forgotten his humble roots and reflects this in his writings.

More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#11)