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VPL writer in residence discusses identity, culture, and representation
Peak Web September 26, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Content warning: This article contains mentions of Nazism and violence. Aren X. Tulchinsky is a novelist, screenwriter, and the Vancouver Public Library’s (VPL) 2023 writer in residence. As a queer, Jewish, and trans writer, Tulchinsky draws inspiration for his work from many different backgrounds and aims to help marginalized writers break into the industry. The Peak sat down with Tulchinsky to learn more. “I’ve always been a creative soul,” Tulchinsky explained. “I was the kid who was writing stories in math class.” After graduating from York University and the Canadian Film Centre, Tulchinsky went on…
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Marie Doduck’s memoir launches a week before International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Peak Web February 8, 2023By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer The Azrieli Foundation’s Holocaust Memoirs Program in collaboration with the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, organized a book launch of Marie (Mariette) Doduck’s memoir A Childhood Unspoken. The book launch was held on January 22 at…
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