Write a Haiku with Basho and Freeman Ng

3038 Hennepin Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55408

28 November, 2021

Description

Write a Haiku with Basho and Freeman: A Signing and Activity with Freeman Ng Collaborate with the late haiku master Basho, and author Freeman Ng, on a unique poem you can take home! Also pick up the beautiful picture book Basho's Haiku Journey, a great gift for young readers this holiday season. For this special event, we appreciate RSVPs to help us gauge interest and estimate book quantity needs, but anyone is welcome to swing by! How it works: 1) You write the first line 2) Basho "writes" the second line using a computer program created by Freeman! 3) Freeman writes the last line 4) You get to take home your unique poem on a special card. Stop by and take advantage of this great way to introduce your young ones to poetry! About the book:The story of the first great haiku poet, Matsuo Basho, who gave up his comfortable city existence for a wayfaring life, eventually making five famous journeys across the length and breadth of 17th century Japan. Written entirely in haiku and illustrated with lovingly hand-painted art by Cassandra Rockwood Ghanem. A note about in person events: We are very excited to bring authors and readers back together in our space, and we know you are too! As we all navigate the transition back to congregating in person, we ask that you use honesty, care, and understanding in interacting with fellow event-goers, staff, and authors. Please note that Magers & Quinn will always comply with current city and state regulations, and reserves the right to change the below policies at any time. These are guidelines only, and if you have questions about the most up to date information, you can always call us at 612-822-4611. For information about how our in-person events will work over the coming months, please read on: Q: Are masks required? A: Masks are not currently required in our building, but are highly recommended. For the health and safety of others, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask, especially if not fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Q: Are in store events free? A: Yes, Magers & Quinn events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Q: Do I need to RSVP? A: For this special event, we appreciate RSVPs to help us gauge interest and estimate book quantity needs, but anyone is welcome to swing by!