Roaring 90's is a collection of stories from our community elders collected throughout 2018. This collection of stories features the memories of yesteryear; accounts of war, racism, technological triumph, assimilation and social change.
Azra Hodgkinson was 91-year-old when this story was collected. She is a Pakistani woman from Lahore. In this interview, she reflects on the many changes in her life, most of which were out of her hands. Azra is a charitable woman and continues to live surrounded by loving family.
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COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES
In Conversation: Mark Smith & Alicia Tuckerman – July 16, 2019
YA authors Alicia Tuckerman and Mark Smith explore issues of sacrifice and morality in response to Mark’s latest release, Land of Fences. They will discuss crafting young protagonists with the fierce tenacity of Kas, Finn and their friends, and the idea that in fiction (and life), teens are increasingly responsible for not only saving themselves but also the worlds they live in. Is dystopian fiction merely entertainment, or is it training?
Tickets: https://centreforstories.com/event/marksmithandaliciatuckerman/
Writing YA with Mark Smith – July 17, 2019
Writing in any genre is difficult, but writing for Young Adults has specific challenges. How do you create believable teenage characters? Why is setting so crucial to engaging a young audience? How do you strike a balance between action and reflection? And how do you get the pacing right? In this workshop, Mark will help you hone your skills in writing for the most difficult audience of all – young readers itching to get back to their screens!
Tickets: https://centreforstories.com/event/writing-ya-with-mark-smith/
