I’m Afraid of Men Writing Workshop with Vivek Shraya.

I’m Afraid of Men Writing Workshop with Vivek Shraya. March 2nd, 2022, 12 - 1:30 pm ET.

Join award-winning author, artist, and performer Vivek Shraya for this writing workshop centred around the themes of fear and misogyny explored in the best-selling book I’m Afraid of Men. Vivek welcomes new, emerging and established writers to join us; all you need is openness to try. 

This workshop is designed as an individual experience in the company of peers. It’s a space for you that is hopefully thought-provoking, encouraging and comforting. 

About TMU Reads

TMU Reads is a bi-annual common reading program for students, faculty and staff. It is an opportunity for the community to listen to voices and stories vital to our campus growth. TMU community members are invited to meaningfully read and reflect together during the academic year through events and programming. You will receive a free copy of this year’s selection by opting into the program.  This year TMU Reads is a collaboration between Consent Comes First and the Faculty of Arts. 

About Vivek Shraya

Vivek Shraya is an artist whose body of work crosses the boundaries of music, literature, visual art, theatre, and film. Her album Part-Time Woman was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize, her music was featured on the acclaimed HBO Max show Sort Of, and her best-selling book I’m Afraid of Men was heralded by Vanity Fair as “cultural rocket fuel.” She is also the founder of the award-winning publishing imprint VS. Books, which supports emerging BIPOC writers.

A seven-time Lambda Literary Award finalist, Vivek has been a brand ambassador for MAC Cosmetics and Pantene. She is a director on the Tegan and Sara Foundation board and is currently adapting her debut play, How to Fail as a Popstar, for television with CBC.