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On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing

Open notebook set against a dark purple background with graphic and photorealistic elements; a headshot of teaching artist Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and the over of her book "My Parents' Marriage."

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Friday, September 20
6-7:15 PM ET

virtual event; open to the public
including all mentees, mentors & alum

How does a writer capture a culture in all its nuance, celebrating its distinctions and its ability to create bonds around shared beliefs, traditions, and practices–while examining it honestly enough to determine where and how it needs to evolve?

In this Salon, Ghanaian-American author, Queens, NY native, and Girls Write Now mentor Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond will discuss her professional journey to writing about her culture, and how she approached writing about polygamy and other Ghanaian marriage customs in her new novel MY PARENTS’ MARRIAGE.

Date September 20, 2024
Time 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EDT
Event Types Salon Series
Open to General Public, Members, Mentees, Mentors and Silver/Gold Members (Alumni)
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Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

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Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond is the author of four books. Her children’s picture book BLUE: A History of the Color as…
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Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond is the author of four books. Her children's picture book BLUE: A History of the Color as…

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Open notebook set against a dark purple background with graphic and photorealistic elements; a headshot of teaching artist Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond and the over of her book "My Parents' Marriage."
Fri 20
Salon Series Friday, September 20 – 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM EDT

On Culture: Honoring It, Examining It, and Evolving It in Our Writing

REGISTER HERE

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Writing Salons