IWA launches its 6th Annual Anthology - Old Roots, New Shoots

TORONTO - Oct. 28, 2024 - PRLog -- Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the power of immigrant voices and storytelling.

Old Roots, New Shoots celebrates the strength, resilience, and creativity of immigrant writers. It is a captivating collection of stories, poems, and essays that explore the profound journey of immigration, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and transformative experiences of those who have uprooted their lives and started anew in Canada.

The Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) invites you to a hybrid event (both in-person and virtual) featuring:

• IWA's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Book Launch of the 2024 Anthology: Old Roots, New Shoots

Inspired by their roots and experiences across the globe, contributors hail from countries including Bangladesh, Iran, Lebanon, UAE, DR Congo, Ghana, Burundi, Nigeria, UK, Poland, Romania, France, Ukraine, China, and the USA. The anthology incorporates submissions in French for the very first time.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location: Toronto City Hall, Committee Room #4, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5

Event Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1028014808967

"In Old Roots, New Shoots: Anthology by Immigrant Writers, the contributors deliver a collection of wonderful and thought-provoking writing. Each piece resonates with unique vantage points and a fresh perspective on individuality, belonging, the Earth, and cultural heritage.
In a time when amplifying new voices is crucial, this anthology provides an essential platform for immigrant writers. Their stories not only educate and inspire but also call for a more harmonious relationship with our environment and each other, making this collection an invaluable read. Very highly recommended." ~ Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite

The Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) / L'Association des écrivains immigrants (AEI) is an incorporated non-profit organization that provides programs, activities, and services that empower and support immigrant writers in their journeys. IWA's mission is to encourage immigrants to express themselves through writing, to bring more awareness, compassion, and peace into the world.