QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"The Crying Tree offers readers an enthralling story. It also
offers a sense of hope: the possibility that we, as a society, may
someday find a place for genuine forgiveness within our justice system."
Cherie Newman
High Country News
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You are invited
Over the coming weeks, I have several events scheduled in Oregon and Washington. Below are some highlights. For more detailed information visit the calendar on my web site. I hope to see you!
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MARTIN LUTHER KING EVENT - Writing for Change
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Naseem
will talk about her own writing path, and how words are an
important vehicle for social change. Naseem will read from her works as
well as look at the work of other authors and activists who have used
the power of words to address critical social issues. Naseem will also debut her short film Sands of Oman.
WHEN: Monday, January 18th - 7:00 PM
WHERE: TIGARD LIBRARY, Community Room - 13500 SW Hall Blvd.,
Tigard, OR 97223 - 503-684-6537
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SILVERTON, OREGON - Bookclub - OPEN TO PUBLIC
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Naseem will meet with Silverton area readers to discuss The Crying Tree. The event is open to the public.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 19th - 6:30 PM
WHERE: Wolf Building, Main Street Silverton
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CORVALLIS LIBRARY - The Crying Tree and the power of forgiveness
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Since the publication of The Crying Tree Naseem has had the  opportunity to meet and talk with many people who have found a way to forgive the unforgivable. Naseem will talk about her experience writing the book, and what she has learned since its publication. The event's host is Grass Roots Books and Music.
WHEN: Monday, January 25th -- 7 PM WHERE: Corvallis Public Library 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis OR 97330 |
BOOKCLUB DISCUSSION - Open to Public
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Naseem will meet with Salem area readers to discuss The Crying Tree. The event is open to the public.
WHEN: Monday, February 1st Time 6:30 PM
WHERE: Tea Party Bookstore, 420 Ferry Street, Salem, Oregon 97381
CONTACT: JoAnne Kohler, joannevz@yahoo.com 503-990-6471
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WILLAMETTE WRITERS - Newport, Oregon
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 Naseem will join the Oregon Coast Chapter of Willamette Writers to talk about the art and craft of writing fiction and what skills she developed as a journalist that helped her write The Crying Tree.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 2nd - 7 PM
WHERE: 35 NW Nye Street, Newport, Oregon 97365
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| PNBA Award Ceremony/Reading |
 Join 2010 PNBA Book Award winners, Naseem Rakha, Timothy Eagan and Cherie Priest as they read from and take questions about their books.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16th - 7 PM
WHERE: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
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OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - Timberland Regional Library
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Naseem will read from The Crying Tree and discuss the central premise to her novel, Why Do People Forgive?
WHEN: Tuesday, February 23rd - 6 PM
WHERE: Olympia Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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ELLIOT BAY BOOKS - Seattle, WA
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Naseem will read from and discuss her interest in creating fiction that delves into important and controversial social issues. Naseem will discuss her experience covering an execution in the state of Oregon, and subsequent interviews with prison officials, inmates and victims of serious and violent crime in the preparation of writing of The Crying Tree.
WHEN: Wednesday February 24th - noon
WHERE: Elliot Bay Books - 101 South Main Street - Seattle WA 98104
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EAGLE HARBOR BOOK COMPANY - Bainbridge Island
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Naseem will read from her award winning book The Crying Tree. She will discuss the central themes in the book -- the death penalty, forgiveness and hate -- and take questions.
WHEN: Thursday, February 25th - 7:30 PM
WHERE: EAGLE HARBOR BOOK COMPANY - 157 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
CONTACT: Jane Boman 206-842-5332 jane@eagleharborbooks.com
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I hope to see you and your reading friends!
Sincerely,
Naseem Rakha
NASEEM RAKHA -- AUTHOR UPDATES
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