It has become clearer than ever how capitalism has influenced our visions of ourselves as writers, creators, and members of our community. In this two-hour workshop, we'll draw on anti-colonial texts to examine our relationships with issues like time, perfectionism, and productivity, and brainstorm healing practices that can help us heal ourselves and our creatives processes. This will be a discussion-based, generative class which includes time for writing and reflection.
Mathangi Subramanian is an award winning writer and educator. Her novel A People's History of Heaven was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and was longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, among others. Her middle grade book Dear Mrs. Naidu won the South Asia Book Award and her picture book A Butterfly Smile is in the Nobel Museum. Her shorter work has appeared in The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, Kweli Journal, and McSweeny's Internet Tendency, among others. She holds a doctorate in communication and education from Columbia Teachers College and is the founder of Moon Rabbit Writing Studio.
"Mathu was such a wonderful instructor! She does an amazing job facilitating discussion, and she values everyone’s contributions."
"Mathu is engaging, patient, and generous with her thoughts and experiences!"
