Saleema Nawaz
Carleton University Bachelor of Humanities Alumni Chapter presents a free public reading by Saleema Nawaz (BHum 2003) from her recent, acclaimed novel, Bone and Bread (House of Anansi Press, 2013).
Saleema Nawaz’s first book of short stories, Mother Superior, won the prestigious Writers’ Trust of Canada / McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize. Her stories brim with exotic and challenging characters, facing harsh realities often of their own creation.
The reading will be followed by a Question and Answer session with award winning local poet, David O’Meara, whose publications include: Drunken Boat, Storm Still, The Vicinity, Noble Gas, Penny Black.
Light refreshments and a book signing to follow.
Bone and Bread Cover
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014
Time: 4pm
Location: Paterson Hall 303
The free public portion of the event will be followed by a gourmet dinner at Baker’s Grill: BHUM Alumni Reunion Dinner. 6-9 pm, Baker’s Restaurant, Unicentre.
Continue the conversation and reconnect with friends and acquaintances at the BHUM Alumni Reunion Dinner in the warm surroundings of Baker’s Restaurant. Evening will include a reception and 3-course gourmet dinner. Tickets are $50.00/person, advance purchase required.
Hosted by the Humanities Alumni Chapter and sponsored by the Carleton University Alumni Association.
Register and purchase tickets for the dinner HERE.