Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Join author Clara Kumagai for a presentation about her new novel Songs for Ghosts. Clara will talk about her research in Japan, from history to folklore to music, and the process of reimagining the classic opera Madama Butterfly. This talk will include optional writing/discussion exercises and an audience Q&A.
CLARA KUMAGAI is from Canada, Japan and Ireland. The recipient of a We Need Diverse Books Award Mentorship, Clara was also a finalist for the Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award, a Yoto Carnegie 2024 nominee and shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Book Ireland Award. Clara has been chosen by The Irish Independent as a Top 20 Irish Kid's Book of 2023, as well as a Best Book of 2023 by The Irish Times, the Observer and Waterstones. She is the author of Catfish Rolling.
Admission: Free entry with a copy of the book “Songs for Ghosts”. Or $5 at the door. The book will be available for purchase at the event.