Central College Writers Reading with Neil Nakadate
Central College will welcome Neil Nakadate, author of "Looking After Minidoka: An American Memoir" who will read from his book during the Writers Reading.
During World War II, 110,000 Japanese Americans were removed from their homes and incarcerated by the U.S. government. In "Looking After Minidoka," the internment camp years become a prism for understanding three generations of Japanese American life, from immigration to the end of the 20th century.
Nakadate blends history, poetry, rescued memory and family stories in an American narrative of hope and disappointment, language and education, employment and social standing, prejudice and pain, communal values and personal dreams.
The Geisler Library Writers Reading Series was established in 1987 to promote an appreciation of books and their authors. The series features locally, nationally and internationally known writers reading and discussing their works whether fiction or nonfiction.
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
Central College - Boat, Moore and Weller Rooms in Maytag Student Center on Broadway St.
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public