Our Stories, Ourselves

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Our Stories, Ourselves (OSO) is our legacy series which include a panel discussion and related writing workshops led by BIPOC writers. Each cluster of OSO events are shaped around a specific theme and a set of BIPOC writers.

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Upcoming Events

Past recorded events:

Somali author Ayaan Adan, Uruguayan author Tessa Bridal, genderqueer Afghani writer and professor of Global Studies Ahmad Qais Munhazim, and Hmong community leader Terri Thao in a discussion on what home and exile means to them. Moderated by Carolyn Holbrook.

Daniel Pierce Bergin, Juanita Corbine Espinosa, Kathryn Haddad, Carolyn Holbrook, Alberto Justiniano, and David Mura discuss building a powerful arts community in Minnesota.
Haitian authors Beaudelaine Pierre, Gabrielle Civil, Valerie Deus, Marie Cerat and Jaira Placide discuss themes in Pierre’s new book “You May Have the Suitcase Now,” a collection of essays that explores home, exile, and all that we carry with us in our physical and psychological “suitcases.” Moderated by Professor Zenzele Isoke.

Local author Crown Shepherd shares how writers can bring stories to life with bold characters, exciting plots and kid-friendly dialogue! Learn how to write engaging comics that capture children’s imaginations. From crafting compelling narratives to understanding pacing and tone, you’ll gain the tools to create a comic that entertains, educates and connects with young readers. Collaborators: More Than a Single Story, MN BIPOC KidLit Creators. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Panelists: Art Coulson, Crown Shepard, Cristina Oxtra, and Emiko Rainbow.

Moderator: Sun Yung Shin