Battling Entropy
Guest Post by Michael Mirolla I don’t think too many authors get to say this: My first evening as writer-in-residence at the Historic Joy Kogawa House was spent handing out treats to Star Wars characters, angels and demons, princesses and overlords—and the odd...
Breaks Are Part of the Writing Process
A Writing tip from Doretta Lau: Sometimes the writing flows. And other times, it’s a grind. One of the most things I’ve learned is that it is important to take breaks. Recharging is part of the writing process. The next time you’re feeling frustrated because the words...
Full Season Ahead at Historic Joy Kogawa House
From writing workshops to a French-language event to launch the new Paris edition of Obasan, members and friends of Historic Joy Kogawa House have a full season ahead this fall.
Kogawa House Summer 2019 Writer-in-Residence Is in the House
I hope you will join us at the Historic Joy Kogawa House at our upcoming program on Thursday, July 25, 7:30 to 9:00pm, when I host a panel discussion on diversity in children’s lit with panelists Raymond Nakamura, Mahtab Narsimhan, and Robin Stevenson. Tickets are $5 on Eventbrite. Presented in partnership with Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Canada West.
Dialogue with Psychologist Dr. Joti Samra
Dr. Joti Samra is in conversation with Victoria Kuttainen on Tuesday, June 18, 7:30 to 9:00pm, exploring the challenges of mental health issues as they affect families, the role of narrative in healing, the ethics of telling, and barriers to identifying and seeking help for mental health issues, in migrant communities.