The paperback of Kantika comes out in April 2024, with early copies making their way out into the world already! I’m excited for a number of events, both virtual and in-person, where I’ll have the chance to continue to share this story, so close to my heart, with readers, and have conversations with an amazing array of writers, thinkers and human beings. Among the highlights are a conversation in New York City on June 4th with my amazing sister, Dr. Ruth Graver, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, moderated by novelist Lisa Gornick. We’ll talk about family stories—both our own and in the context of psychoanalysis and writing fiction. On June 7th, I’ll be in conversation in Wickford, Rhode Island with my dear friend from college, writer and literary and disability rights scholar Ralph Savarese; we’ll be hosted by another amazing Wesleyan pal, Spencer Reese, a beautiful poet, priest and painter. On May 16th, I’ll be at UCLA in conversation with Michael Frank and Sarah Abrevaya Stein, both of whom have written dazzling and deeply moving books about the Sephardic experience. And there’s lot’s more. Please join me on-line or in person. Here’s the schedule (see Events for more details):