May 8, Joy Kogawa Ruth Ohi Book Launch

Thursday May 8th 2008, 7:00 p.m.

"Naomi's Tree" Book Launch, followed by a signing and reception The
Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall, www.jftor.org, 131 Bloor Street
West, 2nd Floor, Colonnade Building

Free

***Refreshments Will Be Provided***

Naomi's Tree is the story of a Japanese family whose lives in Canada are
uprooted by the events of World War II. Based on the story of Naomi and
Stephen in Naomi's Road, Naomi's Tree is the story of an important time
in Canada's history, a time that should never be forgotten. It's also
about enduring love, with its almost mystical ability to soothe the
spirit.


Come celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Japan-Canada Relations with one
of our most famous Japanese-Canadians, Joy Kogawa.


Joy Kogawa was born in Vancouver in 1935. Like Naomi, Joy and her family
were sent to internment camps in Slocan, British Columbia, and later to
Coaldale, Alberta during the Second World War. She eventually moved to
Toronto, Ontario, where she lives today. Joy has received numerous
honourary doctorates as well as national and international writing
awards. In 1986, Joy was named a member of the Order of Canada.


Ruth Ohi is the illustrator of over forty books for children. Her
presentations and workshops make her a favorite for school and library
visits. She has illustrated No Monster's Here, Into My Mother's Arms,
and The Bye-Bye Pie which won the Blue Spruce Award. Ruth also lives in
Toronto with her husband and kids.

For more information contact:

Maximillian Arambulo
Publicist
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Tel: 905-477-9700 x 263
Fax: 905-477-2834
max@fitzhenry.ca

Or

The Japan Foundation
Tel: 416-966-2935
info@jftor.org

Toronto Dollar 2008 Party

This coming April 3, The party is open to the public and is an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors, local community groups and businesses.

This event is held on the same night as the annual St. Lawrence Market Customer Appreciation Night.

A Feast Of Authors!

Meet Canadian writers!

Check out the Book Market where your favourite authors will be selling and signing their Books!

Help Celebrate National Poetry Month with:

* The Annual Toronto Dollar Awards
* Readings by selected poets (as part of Poetry Without Borders)
* Readings of both Poetry and Prose
* Children’s Story Time
* Book Launches
* Live Musical Entertainment
* An open mike
* Tables for literary organizations and publishers
* A Raffle
* Great free food
* and much more!



Remember, 10% of all Toronto Dollars sold help support local charities.