Wayne is truly honoured to be Writer-in-Residence at the Historic Joy Kogawa House from Aug 16 to Sept 30, 2023 in Vancouver, BC
The childhood home of Canadian author Joy Kogawa stands as a historical reminder of the internment experience of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War, and by extension, to the experiences of diverse cultural and ethnic groups within Canadian society.
A literary landmark, today it goes on to be a unique live/work space and a site of healing and reconciliation, hosting author residencies, literary events, and offering year-round educational tours for school groups and general public.
Video – What really goes on while in residency at the Historic Joy Kogawa House … Joy, nothing but Joy!
Wayne can’t wait to spend time in Vancouver and has many EVENTS lined up including:
- Workshop: Writing with Emotion, Purpose, and Hope on Sept 14 @ 7pm
- Vancouver Book Launch + Beyond Immigrant Tropes Discussion at Massy Arts Society on Sept 15 @ 6pm
