Magic happens sometimes in unexpected places, and with unexpected people. Joy Kogawa, author of Obasan and Naomi's Road, shared with the audience that she has been continually amazed at the way the universe has unfolded to not only save her childhood home from demolition last year - but also to continue build a foundation for the planned literary landmark and writers-in-residence program for historic Joy Kogawa House.... Tonight's event was perfect with both authors Shaena Lambert and Ruth Ozeki reading their most recent works that deal with the consequences of the WW2 Hiroshima bombing. How fitting that the stars aligned to have Ruth come to Vancouver from between her busy commutes between Cortes Island and New York City to settle in Kogawa House on the day before Remembrance Day.    more »