Dominican immigrant that was raised in Sayreville, NJ. His 2006 novel, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" won a pulitzer prize.

Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm on NJN1 or via streaming video.

NJ Notables features New Jersey’s best and brightest from all walks of life. Host Adrienne Supino (NJN News) goes one-on-one with people from such diverse fields as business, literature, sports, arts and entertainment. Get an insider's perspective into the public and private lives of outstanding New Jerseyans who are making an impact on the state and beyond.