Carmen Rodríguez
Writer-in-residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House from June to August 2017
Carmen Rodríguez is a Chilean Canadian writer, educator, and journalist. She is the author of three books: Guerra prolongada / Protracted War (Women’s Press), a volume of bilingual poetry; and a body to remember with (Arsenal Pulp Press), a short story collection; and Retribution (Women’s Press Literary), a novel.
and a body to remember with was a finalist for the Vancouver Book Awards, while De cuerpo entero, its Spanish counterpart, received a Mention of the Santiago Literary Awards. Retribution garnered second place in the Best Popular Novel category of the prestigious International Latino Book Awards in New York City. As well, it was published in Norway with the title of Chiles døtre, and its Spanish version, El desquite, is forthcoming.
In addition to creative writing workshops, while in residence Carmen Rodríguez facilitated a Meet the Author Book Club series with writers Carol Shaben (Into the Abyss), Shaena Lambert (Radiance), and Duncan McCue (The Shoe Boy).
(Photo by Alejandra Aguirre)
Latest Blog Postings by Carmen Rodriguez
Carmen Rodríguez to host workshops in Spanish and English
Join us in Spanish or in English for writing workshops and a literary reading. All take place before the end of the year, as Chilean Canadian author, poet, educator, and political social activist, Carmen Rodríguez, continues her residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House.
October Events at Kogawa House
When Phantoms Come Calling: Reading by Katherine Lawrence; Hangman: The True Story of Canada's First Official Executioner: Book launch and discussion with author Julie Burtinshaw; Michael Mirolla and Friends: Visiting and local poets gather for shared reading;...
Two workshops at Historic Joy Kogawa House
“Poetry, like bread, is for everyone.”–Roque Dalton When: Thursday, June 22, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come break bread with us! Through guided exercises, including the emulation of accomplished Canadian poets, you will have the opportunity to orchestrate your senses,...
Writing Workshops, Poetry Performance, Book Discussions, and More
All events take place at Historic Joy Kogawa House, 1450 West 64th Avenue, Vancouver. Writing What You Don't Know A reading of Radiance by author Shaena Lambert and a discussion about writing across boundaries and into the imaginary lives of others. Presented and...
Historic Joy Kogawa House goes bilingual!
From the beginning of April to the end of June, Historic Joy Kogawa House will offer creative writing workshops in both English and Spanish. “You don’t have to be a Spanish native speaker to attend. If you feel comfortable with your knowledge of the language, please...