English Department Events
Co-sponsored by the Harvard Korea Institute
The English Department and Korea Institute at Harvard University are proud to welcome comic book artist, illustrator, and adoptee activist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom to campus for a series of events on creative writing, transnational adoption, activism, and mental health. Sjöblom is the author of the graphic memoir Palimpsest: Documents from a Korean Adoption.
Limited copies of Palimpsest are available for free in Barker 161 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Wednesday, for anyone who would like to read it in advance of the visit. Prof. Kelly Mee Rich will host a “book club” discussion of the graphic novel at 4:00 PM on April 3rd in the English Department Lounge on the first floor of the Barker Center.
Autobiographical Writing and Making Comics with Trauma: a student workshop hosted by the CWC
Tuesday April 9th 5:00-6:30 pm | Barker 133
Join us for a student-focused creative writing event and workshop, which will focus on the topic of autobiographical writing, making comics, and working with trauma. Sjöblom will discuss aspects of her writing process, as well as lead a few exercises that we’ll discuss together. Dinner included.
Adoption, Activism, and Mental Health: a a session for the local adoptee community
Wednesday April 10th 5:00-6:00 pm | Barker 110
Before the keynote, Sjöblom will lead an adoptee-focused session on the topic of Adoption, Activism, and Mental Health. All adoptees from are welcome for this community event!
Keynote Talk and Conversation with Prof. Kelly Mee Rich
Wednesday April 10th 6:00-7:30 pm | Barker 110
Please join us for a keynote talk by Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom, followed by a conversation with Professor Kelly Mee Rich and Q&A. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.