LitCon 2024: Nhung Tran-Davies - A Literary Journey of 'The Doll' (Gr. K–5)

LitCon 2024: Nhung Tran-Davies - A Literary Journey of 'The Doll' (Gr. K–5)

Join Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies for her inspiring story, a reading from 'The Doll,' and discussions on immigration, writing, and publication.

By Calgary Public Library

Date and time

Monday, May 27 · 12 - 12:45pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

    Embark on a literary journey with Nhung Tran-Davies, a remarkable refugee/immigrant, doctor, and author sharing her inspiring story. Join us for a captivating session that includes a reading from Nhung's book "The Doll," followed by discussion of the refugees/immigration experience, her writing process, story ideation, and the path to publication. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired! Q&A time included.

    Recommended for grades K–5.

    Nhung is a physician, author, mother of three, and an advocate for social justice in education. At the age of five, her family was sponsored to Canada as refugees from the Vietnam war. She writes children’s stories that convey the humanity in our lives. Her books have been shortlisted for the Alberta Literary Award, Red Maple Award, and Blue Spruce Award

    She established the Children of Vietnam Benevolent Foundation to help provide hope and opportunities to impoverished children. She founded the Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Mothers Who Write to help effect positive changes in the community through the voices of indigenous mothers. She also founded the Zyp Art Gallery to help support local artists and bring awareness to social issues through the arts.

    Event will be held on Microsoft Teams Live. A link will be sent after ticket sales have ended.

    *DO NOT use @educbe.ca email addresses for registration because they cannot accept third party emails.

    If you have any questions about this virtual school event, please email schoolsupportlibrarian@calgarylibrary.ca

    Frequently asked questions

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    Will the session be recorded?

    Most sessions will not be recorded for public viewing. Please look for future events at https://calgarylibrary.ca/educators or email schoolsupportlibrarian@calgarylibrary.ca to sign up for our mailing list.

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