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Tragic message of Kate Evans’ new book strikes audience

By: Aaron Richardson In a truly heartfelt and emotional performance at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Kate Evans read from her new graphic novel Threads: From the Refugee Crisis. A gripping tale about her experience as a volunteer in the refugee camps of Calais and Dunkirk, Threads tells stories about the lives of some refugees hoping to enter the UK. Accompanied by the terrific performance of Hamin Honari, an extremely talented Iranian-Canadian percussionist, her words strike deep in the heart. "Although it’s impossible to truly understand the plight of the refugees in these camps, Kate Evans’ book acts…

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