On the Artsy Raven, Linda Trinh discusses why spiritualityis such an important theme in her memoir, the conflict of being caught between cultures, and how her favorite place inspired her book’s cover art!

Linda Trinh is a Vietnamese Canadian author who writesnonfiction and fiction for adults and children. She explores identity, cultural background, and spirituality. Seeking Spirit: A Vietnamese (Non)Buddhist Memoir is published by Guernica Editions – MiroLand.

Her creative nonfiction has appeared in literary magazinessuch as The Fiddlehead, Room, Prairie Fire, nd This Magazine.Her short fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Black Cat anthology and Alternate Plains: Stories of Prairie Speculative Fiction. She has been nominated for two National Magazine Awards.

Her award-winning early chapter book series, TheNguyen Kids, explores Vietnamese culture and identity with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. She lives in Winnipeg with her family.

At time 17:50 she reads from Seeking Spirit: A Vietnamese(Non)Buddhist Memoir .

Author website: lindaytrinh.com

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