Topic: “He Continues to Make a Difference: The Story of Matthew Shepard”

This talk explores the hate crime that claimed Matthew Shepard’s life in 1998. Lesléa will talk about her connection to Matt’s story, read from her book, October Mourning, and discuss what others have done to make a difference to honor Matt’s memory.

Bio & Materials

You can read learn a little about Lesléa Newman's award-winning book October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard and read the poem "The Fence (that night)" here.
July 29^th: Leonard S. Marcus on Censorship (Hosted by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art)
- If you would like to hear Lesléa speak again, she will be speaking with author/editor Leonard S. Marcus about what it’s like to have work banned or challenged in America today.
- Register and learn more here: https://www.carlemuseum.org/visit/events/leonard-s-marcus-censorship

leslea newman.pdf

Zoom Information

Topic: Writer's Talk - Lesléa Newman
Date: Jul 21, 2021 06:15 AM Vancouver

Meeting Recording:
https://ubc.zoom.us/rec/share/dHa2PWwV7S4jU_ONFkKX8D4rzxqo2DUhizG9V3j63vNYBVIuEYahpq_K_Tntn-Dc.mE1IPEZ0pYtpgQ6y

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