Reena Dutt, author portrait

Reena Dutt

Reena Dutt is a narrator and director who loves disappearing into the world of literature. Trained in Meisner and Voice in New York, Reena has narrated cross-cultural stories by international authors, most recently diving into East Indian, Regional American, English and Irish dialects, in Young Adult, Children, Sci-Fi and non-fictional genres. On-Camera, she’s been seen alongside Henry Winkler, Patricia Arquette and Ty Burrell, to name a few. She enjoys exploring the rich diversity of voice and expression often influenced by the characters' cultural history. Membership: Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Directors Lab West, former South Asian Community Liaison for Ford Amphitheatre, Reena is an advocate for inclusion and diversity on and off camera and she is a 2021-2022 Drama League New York Directing Fellow.

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Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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