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Elbina Batala Rafizadeh: Keepers of the Malicgong Rice Terraces
Elbina Batala Rafizadeh, a local poet and former public health nurse for Santa Cruz County, will be reading from her first published book of poetry, “Keepers of the Malicgong Rice Terraces.” This collection of poems describes her experiences as a Filipina Indigenous, nature, and social injustices. In the second half of this event, you will also have an opportunity to write about your experiences through a writing prompt followed by an optional reading with the group. She has led a short story writing group and poetry groups at various times since 1996. She is a member of the Santa Cruz Writers of Color and is President of the Garfield Park Library Friends Chapter.
- Date:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Location:
- Ow Family Community Room
- Branch:
- Capitola
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Talks Writing