Red Kimono : Free Writing Workshop
JOIN US AT THE HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY-AUGUST 28TH!
On the fence? Hemming and hawing? Find inspiration to write your family's story here!
Join author Jan Morrill and the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) in a special writing workshop that focuses on transforming family history into an exciting, unique story. Using her own essay collection, “Doll in the Red Kimono” as a guideline, Morrill will reflect upon her own methodology and personal milestones to demonstrate an effective method of compiling family memories into a narrative that is both cohesive and powerful.
“Wearing the Red Kimono” Writing Workshop --- Featuring: Jan Morrill, Author
Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, 12:00 PM
Harold Washington Library, Video Theater, Lower Level, 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Sponsor: CJAHS
The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society is a grassroots organization founded in the early 1990s. Our mission is to preserve, promote, and present the history of Japanese Americans in the Chicagoland area through educating the general public about the Japanese American and Japanese experience and culture. http://www.cjahs.org
Sponsor: JASC
Sponsor: JCCC
IT'S FREE! FREE! FREE!
ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT to reserve your seat via:
PayPal www.jaschicago.org or call (312) 263-3049
Copies of her novel, “The Red Kimono” is available for pre-order purchase for $23. Limited number of books available the day of the event.
Website: www.jaschicago.org