What: Speaker Program: Rebecca Fujibe Kool, topic "Writing for the World"
When: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Where: Consulate-General of Japan auditorium
900-1177 West Hastings St, Vancouver BC
map <http://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/en/about/map.htm>
Cost: Free for members of Mokuyokai and Canada-Japan Society
$5 for guests and future members
RSVP: by Nov 15th to Emily at speaker[at]mokuyokai.bc.ca ( [at]=@ ) and indicate if you are a member
Mokuyokai is pleased to introduce Rebecca Fujibe Kool, author of the bi-lingual storybook "Fly Catcher Boy", as the speaker for the upcoming Speaker Program on Wednesday November 17th.
Rebecca will share her writing journey over the past 45 years under the topic "Writing for the World"
She will discuss:
- How Japan inspired her writing when she relocated to Japan from Canada?
- How does one prepare to write a story, for both children and adults?
- What support is available for writers?
About Rebecca Fujibe Kool
Author Rebecca Kool Fujibe published her first book "Fly Catcher Boy" last year, a bi-lingual English/Japanese story for children based on real life characters. She spent six years teaching English in Nagoya where she met and married Takeshi Fujibe. They retired to Mexico for four years where she wrote the book. A strong believer in teaching children global awareness through languages and cultural study, Rebecca is now working on two more bi-lingual stories for young people. She firmly believes that understanding, combined with knowledge, will make our youngsters better world citizens.
Please bring your own lunch and questions for this entertaining and informative session!
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