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Moyez G. Vassanji, CM (born 30 May 1950) is a novelist and editor, who writes under the name M. G. Vassanji. A citizen of Canada, Vassanji's identity easily straddles three continents.
M. G. Vassanji was born in Kenya and raised in Tanzania. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in nuclear physics, before moving to Canada as a postdoctoral fellow in 1978. From 1980 to 1989 he was a research associate at the University of Toronto. During this period he developed a keen interest in medieval Indian literature and history, co-founded and edited a literary magazine (The Toronto South Asian Review, later renamed The Toronto Review of Contemporary Writing Abroad), and began writing fiction. In 1989, with the publication of his first novel, The Gunny Sack, he was invited to spend a season at the International Writing Program of the University of Iowa. In 1996 he was a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla, India.
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- Duration: 4:36
- Updated: 30 Sep 2012
The benefit for PEN at this year's IFOA was an upbeat affair despite the cause, perhaps in part due to the natural enthusiasm that occurs when authors are able to read material unencumbered, and to an audience solid in their convictions against censorship.
PEN Canada is an association of writers and supporters formed to defend freedom of expression and raise awareness of that right. It is one of 144 centres of International PEN in 102 countries, and uses the power of the word to assist writers around the world persecuted or exiled for the expression of their thoughts.
Wole Soyinka is a mezmerizing reader (an immedaite affinity likely attributed to his tale of a motorcycle ride through his native land); Miriam Toews reveled in her delivery of expletives; Azar Nafisi conquered her reiticence for self-performance; M.G. Vassanji auditioned new writings; as did Wayson Choy - likely not a victim of his two previous near-death experiences. Ann-Marie MacDonald kept things moving after a poignant introduction from Connie Rooke and John Ralston Saul's presentation of the PEN Canada / Paul Kidd Courage Award to journalist Kim Bolan.
The video here captures some of the spirit of the Benefit; for a great read and your own support for their initiatives, grab a copy of the M&S; published "Writing Life" edited by Rooke.
BookShorts Literacy Program
Producer: Judith Keenan
Event Producer: PEN Canada
http://wn.com/PEN_Canada_Benefit_with_Wole_Soyinka,_Miriam_Toews,_Azar_Nafisi_-_BookShorts
The benefit for PEN at this year's IFOA was an upbeat affair despite the cause, perhaps in part due to the natural enthusiasm that occurs when authors are able to read material unencumbered, and to an audience solid in their convictions against censorship.
PEN Canada is an association of writers and supporters formed to defend freedom of expression and raise awareness of that right. It is one of 144 centres of International PEN in 102 countries, and uses the power of the word to assist writers around the world persecuted or exiled for the expression of their thoughts.
Wole Soyinka is a mezmerizing reader (an immedaite affinity likely attributed to his tale of a motorcycle ride through his native land); Miriam Toews reveled in her delivery of expletives; Azar Nafisi conquered her reiticence for self-performance; M.G. Vassanji auditioned new writings; as did Wayson Choy - likely not a victim of his two previous near-death experiences. Ann-Marie MacDonald kept things moving after a poignant introduction from Connie Rooke and John Ralston Saul's presentation of the PEN Canada / Paul Kidd Courage Award to journalist Kim Bolan.
The video here captures some of the spirit of the Benefit; for a great read and your own support for their initiatives, grab a copy of the M&S; published "Writing Life" edited by Rooke.
BookShorts Literacy Program
Producer: Judith Keenan
Event Producer: PEN Canada
- published: 30 Sep 2012
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Grace talks about awareness of race - Hyphenated Identity
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- Duration: 2:52
- Updated: 07 Apr 2010
- author: Alikhan Salehi
Grace -Ingles-Japanese Food.
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Nikita Lalwani-The Gifted-Bookbits author interview
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- Duration: 6:02
- Updated: 24 Aug 2010
- author: Craig Rintoul
The hottest new writer from Britain is Nikita Lalwani. Her brilliant first novel "The Gifted" tells the story of a young Indian girl, raised in Wales, who ha...
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The hottest new writer from Britain is Nikita Lalwani. Her brilliant first novel "The Gifted" tells the story of a young Indian girl, raised in Wales, who ha...
- published: 08 Nov 2007
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- author: Craig Rintoul
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M.G. Vassanji: A Memoir of East Africa
Award-winning author M.G. Vassanji sits down with The Agenda for a conversation on his new...
published: 06 Jan 2015
M.G. Vassanji: A Memoir of East Africa
M.G. Vassanji: A Memoir of East Africa
Award-winning author M.G. Vassanji sits down with The Agenda for a conversation on his new book "And Home Was Kariakoo: A Memoir of East Africa," a meditation on being an outsider in your home country. Vassanji discusses his travels through his native Tanzania, and how Western perceptions of the continent of Africa fail to understand the complexity of the land and people.- published: 06 Jan 2015
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Interview with M.G. Vassanji
In this video interview, bestselling author M.G. Vassanji talks about where his ideas come...
published: 05 Oct 2007
author: BookLounge
Interview with M.G. Vassanji
Interview with M.G. Vassanji
In this video interview, bestselling author M.G. Vassanji talks about where his ideas come from, and the burden of tradition in his latest novel, The Assassi...- published: 05 Oct 2007
- views: 1001
- author: BookLounge
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Interview with M.G Vassanji, Author, Magic Of Saida
M.G.Vassanji Author Magic of Saida @NorfolkFairmont....
published: 30 Jan 2014
author: Rich Management
Interview with M.G Vassanji, Author, Magic Of Saida
Interview with M.G Vassanji, Author, Magic Of Saida
M.G.Vassanji Author Magic of Saida @NorfolkFairmont.- published: 30 Jan 2014
- views: 208
- author: Rich Management
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Book Club Update| The Book of Secrets by M.G. Vassanji
In other words, a book-club bust. But I can't tell you how excited I am for my first Murak...
published: 05 Apr 2015
Book Club Update| The Book of Secrets by M.G. Vassanji
Book Club Update| The Book of Secrets by M.G. Vassanji
In other words, a book-club bust. But I can't tell you how excited I am for my first Murakami!- published: 05 Apr 2015
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In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part One
M. G. Vassanji sat down with author (and CFF board member) Elizabeth Nunez to discuss his ...
published: 27 Mar 2013
author: The Center for Fiction
In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part One
In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part One
M. G. Vassanji sat down with author (and CFF board member) Elizabeth Nunez to discuss his latest book, The Magic of Saida and the writing life.- published: 27 Mar 2013
- views: 26
- author: The Center for Fiction
2:08
Extraordinary Canadians: M.G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler
The literary biography of Canada's most loved satirical writer, this episode takes you to ...
published: 17 Jan 2012
author: XOCDNS
Extraordinary Canadians: M.G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler
Extraordinary Canadians: M.G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler
The literary biography of Canada's most loved satirical writer, this episode takes you to the Montreal of Mordecai Richler's childhood, and reveals the truth...- published: 17 Jan 2012
- views: 230
- author: XOCDNS
4:16
Charles Foran in coversation with M. G. Vassanji
M.G. Vassanji travels back to Tanzania: The acclaimed novelist’s memoir is an insider’s ex...
published: 26 Jan 2015
Charles Foran in coversation with M. G. Vassanji
Charles Foran in coversation with M. G. Vassanji
M.G. Vassanji travels back to Tanzania: The acclaimed novelist’s memoir is an insider’s experience of a misunderstood continent. From October 2014: http://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/m-g-vassanji-travels-back-to-tanzania/- published: 26 Jan 2015
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M.G. Vassanji-The Assassin's Song-Bookbits author interview
2007 GILLER PRIZE FINALIST M.G. Vassanji has won the prestigious Giller prize for fiction ...
published: 23 Sep 2007
author: Craig Rintoul
M.G. Vassanji-The Assassin's Song-Bookbits author interview
M.G. Vassanji-The Assassin's Song-Bookbits author interview
2007 GILLER PRIZE FINALIST M.G. Vassanji has won the prestigious Giller prize for fiction twice. Now he has been nominated again for his latest novel "The As...- published: 23 Sep 2007
- views: 471
- author: Craig Rintoul
16:10
2013 Honorary Degree Recipient M.G. Vassanji, C.M., Ph.D., LL.D.
Moyez G. Vassanji is awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, "in recogni...
published: 17 Jun 2013
author: Carleton University
2013 Honorary Degree Recipient M.G. Vassanji, C.M., Ph.D., LL.D.
2013 Honorary Degree Recipient M.G. Vassanji, C.M., Ph.D., LL.D.
Moyez G. Vassanji is awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the arts and the promotion of ...- published: 17 Jun 2013
- views: 380
- author: Carleton University
2:12
Bookfest 2012 - BookMag - Lansare "Cantarea asasinului" de M.G. Vassanji
Evenimentul de lansare "Cântarea asasinului" de M.G. Vassanji din cadrul târgului de carte...
published: 04 Jun 2012
author: Elefantpunctro
Bookfest 2012 - BookMag - Lansare "Cantarea asasinului" de M.G. Vassanji
Bookfest 2012 - BookMag - Lansare "Cantarea asasinului" de M.G. Vassanji
Evenimentul de lansare "Cântarea asasinului" de M.G. Vassanji din cadrul târgului de carte Bookfest 2012 Află mai multe despre Bookfest pe BookMag http://ele...- published: 04 Jun 2012
- views: 45
- author: Elefantpunctro
7:47
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 4/11 - The publishing process
Renouned author MG Vassanji discusses the publishing process. He talks about approaching p...
published: 14 May 2013
author: MNPublishers
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 4/11 - The publishing process
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 4/11 - The publishing process
Renouned author MG Vassanji discusses the publishing process. He talks about approaching publishers and being accepted to be published, his relationship with...- published: 14 May 2013
- views: 3
- author: MNPublishers
3:51
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 8/11 - Writing about Tanzania
Renowned author, MG Vassanji, discusses writing about Tanzania. He talks about the sense o...
published: 14 May 2013
author: MNPublishers
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 8/11 - Writing about Tanzania
An Evening With MG Vassanji Part 8/11 - Writing about Tanzania
Renowned author, MG Vassanji, discusses writing about Tanzania. He talks about the sense of humour of the country, commentating on changes, and his perspecti...- published: 14 May 2013
- views: 3
- author: MNPublishers
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In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part Two
M. G. Vassanji sat down with author (and CFF board member) Elizabeth Nunez to discuss his ...
published: 09 Apr 2013
author: The Center for Fiction
In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part Two
In Conversation: M.G. Vassanji & Elizabeth Nunez - Part Two
M. G. Vassanji sat down with author (and CFF board member) Elizabeth Nunez to discuss his latest book, The Magic of Saida and the writing life.- published: 09 Apr 2013
- views: 57
- author: The Center for Fiction
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11 Jul 2015
Vassanji’s And Home Was Kariakoo with a lot of scepticism ... Throughout the book, Vassanji is occupied with a subconscious pursuit to place himself in this schema ... Vassanji belongs to the third generation of Indians (primarily Gujaratis) who migrated to East Africa in the 19th century and the early 20th century in search of business ... Vassanji asserts that “we should tell our own stories” to the students....
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26 Mar 2015
(Source. Carleton University). Sandra Campbell, a professor in Carleton University's Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies, has been named as a finalist for the 2015 Canada Prize in the Humanities for her book Both Hands. A Life of Lorne Pierce of Ryerson Press ... The awards ceremony will be open to the media and will feature a keynote address by internationally renowned author MG Vassanji. Media Inquiries.. Chris Cline....
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Advisory: Panel discussion with world-renowned authors on East African literature and cultural identity (Smithsonian Institution)
noodls03 Mar 2015
(Source. Smithsonian Institution). What. ... Who. ... M.G. Vassanji, award-winning author ... Vassanji and Abdulrazak Gurnah ... A Childhood Memoir ... # # # ....
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03 Mar 2015
(Source. Embassy of Canada in France). OTTAWA, March 2, 2015. Every year, the RBC Taylor Prize-Canada's most prestigious award for literary non-fiction-celebrates excellence in Canadian non-fiction writing by honouring an outstanding English-language author. I am proud to congratulate this year's winner, Plum Johnson, for her work They Left Us Everything ... Vassanji for And Home Was Kariakoo ... Stay Connected....
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02 Mar 2015
(Source. Department of Canadian Heritage of Canada). OTTAWA, March 2, 2015. Every year, the RBC Taylor Prize-Canada's most prestigious award for literary non-fiction-celebrates excellence in Canadian non-fiction writing by honouring an outstanding English-language author. I am proud to congratulate this year's winner, Plum Johnson, for her work They Left Us Everything ... Vassanji for And Home Was Kariakoo ... (noodl....
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PR Newswire
02 Mar 2015
TORONTO, March 2, 2015 /CNW/ - The Winner of the 2015 RBC Taylor Prize is Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us Everything, published by Penguin Canada. The $25,000 award was announced today in Toronto by Prize founder and Chair Noreen Taylor during a gala luncheon celebrating this year's finalists ... Of the book, the jury notes ... Eliot's lines ... Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) for And Home Was Kariakoo ... About the RBC Taylor Prize. ... ....
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Canada Newswire
27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ - The following B-Roll will be made available by Video On-Demand web download.. STORY SUMMARY. Canada's most prestigious non-fiction book prize is presented today at the Omni King Edward Hotel. The RBC Taylor Prize ... A Memoir of Madness In Our Times, published by Hamish Hamilton Canada; M.G. Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) for And Home Was Kariakoo ... TIME OF POSTING. ... ....
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Canada Newswire
27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ - The following B-Roll will be made available by Video On-Demand web download.. STORY SUMMARY. Canada's most prestigious non-fiction book prize is presented today at the Omni King Edward Hotel. The RBC Taylor Prize ... A Memoir of Madness In Our Times, published by Hamish Hamilton Canada; M.G. Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) for And Home Was Kariakoo ... TIME OF POSTING. ... ....
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Free VIDEO B-ROLL AVAILABLE VIA CNW - Canada's most prestigous non-fiction book prize picks a winner at afternoon awards luncheon
PR Newswire27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ - The following B-Roll will be made available by Video On-Demand web download.. STORY SUMMARY. Canada's most prestigious non-fiction book prize is presented today at the Omni King Edward Hotel. The RBC Taylor Prize ... A Memoir of Madness In Our Times, published by Hamish Hamilton Canada; M.G. Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) for And Home Was Kariakoo ... ....
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PR Newswire27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ - The following B-Roll will be made available by Video On-Demand web download.. STORY SUMMARY. Canada's most prestigious non-fiction book prize is presented today at the Omni King Edward Hotel. The RBC Taylor Prize ... A Memoir of Madness In Our Times, published by Hamish Hamilton Canada; M.G. Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) for And Home Was Kariakoo ... ....
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Canada Newswire
27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ -. Media welcome to cover (No luncheon seating provided ). Monday March 2, 2015. Luncheon. 12 noon / Announcement 1.30 p.m. Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto. WHY COVER.. One of this year's five RBC Taylor Prize Finalists will be announced as the winner of the $25,000 prize on Monday, March 2nd. The announcement will take place at approximately 1.30 p.m ... WHERE. ... WHO. ... Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) And Home Was Kariakoo ... ....
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Canada Newswire
27 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2015 /CNW/ -. Media welcome to cover (No luncheon seating provided). Monday March 2, 2015. Luncheon. 12 noon / Announcement 1.30 p.m. Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto. WHY COVER.. One of this year's five RBC Taylor Prize Finalists will be announced as the winner of the $25,000 prize on Monday, March 2nd. The announcement will take place at approximately 1.30 p.m ... WHERE. ... WHO. ... M ... Vassanji (Toronto, Ontario) And Home Was Kariakoo....
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Canada Newswire
24 Feb 2015
TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2015 /CNW/ - The public will have an opportunity to meet and hear the five finalists for the RBC Taylor Prize free on Thursday, February 26th at the Toronto Reference Library ... The round table discussion will begin at 7.00 p.m. and run until 8.30 p.m ... G. VASSANJI (Toronto, Ontario), published by Doubleday Canada; Boundless by KATHLEEN WINTER (Montreal, Quebec), published by House of Anansi Press ... For tickets ... Media contact....
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