Ma-ke Die Dead: Writing Poetry About Loved Ones Who Stay Gone

Hawai‘i Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi wen go lose his mom in one tragic car accident when he wuz two. Later on, Lee discovered that writing about da people you lose can be cathartic, healing, and help oddah people to share their stories. In dis workshop Lee going share more about his personal writing journey. An’den using his technique of “talk story poetry” he going encourage workshop attendees for write their own pieces honoring those dey wen lose. We welcome attendees from high-school age to seniors to join us in creating a safe space for writing, reflection and sharing. This program is co-sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.