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Three Authors Discuss How Identity and Community Inspire Their Writing- A Conversation with Sheela Chari, Sayantani DasGupta, and Veera Hiranandani moderated by fellow author Jimin Han.


Why do writers choose the subject matter they do and how do those ideas becomes stories? Three award winning young adult authors, Sheela Chari, Sayantani DasGupta, and Veera Hiranandani, along with moderator and fellow author, Jimin Han, discuss how their personal cultural backgrounds have influenced their writing process.

For these authors growing up, it was often difficult to find characters and stories which reflected their individual Asian identities. They have all used their own perspectives and backgrounds as an opportunity to fill in those empty spaces and diversify the literary landscape.

Other topics include why they enjoy writing for young people, where they find inspiration, and how being part of the same writing group for many years has provided needed support.

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Dobbs Ferry Public Library
55 Main Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Times: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Presenter: Riverarts
Presenter Phone: 9144125120
Presenter Website: www.riverarts.org

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Celebrating and cultivating the arts in the Rivertowns for over half a century, RiverArts has been the catalyst that connects performers, musicians and art-makers with Rivertowns audiences. Motivated by a belief in the power of art to bring insight and delight, RiverArts delivers programs that have repeatedly brought us together, welcomed newcomers, and created experiences that strengthen our sense of community. The free, five-town Music Tour and Studio Tour expand our combined local and metro area audiences to 20,000.