May 26 Toronto: Joy Kogwa & Tomio Nitto - Two Friends, Tobb Books

The Japan Foundation presents:

Two Friends, Two Books: Book launches by Joy Kogawa and Tomio Nitto
with Penguin Books (Canada) and Groundwood Books

Date:   Friday, May 26, 2006  

Place:      Event Hall  
        The Japan Foundation, Toronto
        131 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto
        (Closest TTC station: Bay or Museum)

Time    Doors open at 6:30pm
         Talk starts at 7:00pm
         Book signing from 8:15pm - 8:45pm

 
Joy Kogawa will read from Emily Kato (published by Penguin Canada, 2006), a revisiting of her second novel – Itsuka.

Tomio Nitto will talk about the inspiration and creative process behind The Red Rock: A Graphic Fable  (published by Groundwood Books, 2006), “an empowering fable about taking care of our planet.”
                                                           
Book sale and signing after the talk
Original artwork from The Red Rock: A Graphic Fable will be on display
Light refreshments served
 
RSVP Required: rsvp@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext 400