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June Wood Agamah shares her experiences growing up in Guyana in memoir, 'Caryl's Closet' | Community Voices

June Wood Agamah
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June Wood Agamah is the author of "Caryl's Closet"

June Wood Agamah is the author or “Caryl’s Closet,” a memoire about growing up in Guyana, South America and her experiences immigrating to America. She spoke to Community Voices about the book and her mission work in Ghana, West Africa.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.