Events › Author Talk with Ruby Smith Díaz: Searching for Serafim

Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with upcoming author Ruby Smith Díaz during a presentation and Q&A in celebration of Black History Month. Her recent novel Searching for Serafim published this year by Arsenal Pulp Press is a fascinating and personal exploration of one of Vancouver's most notable historical figures.  

Please join us for an author talk, reading and Q and A with this amazing writer - note that copies of her book will be available for sale at the event, and to read the text in advance copies will be in circulation with our book club set. Please ask for a copy at the 2nd floor ask me desk a week prior to the event. 

About the Author: 
Ruby Smith Díaz (B.Ed) was born to Chilean and Jamaican parents in Edmonton – amiskwaciy and graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Education with distinction. Ruby’s experiences of marginalization as a youth has inspired her to dedicated her all of her work to exploring and addressing equity and social justice.

Her artistic work has been featured in the Vancouver International Film Festival, The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Mount St Vincent University Art Gallery in Halifax, and Truck Contemporary Art Gallery in Calgary. Her writing has been featured in Nora Samaran’s book, Turn this World Inside Out, and Harsha Walia’s book, Undoing Border Imperialism.

Borrow Searching for Serafim:

• Once registered, you may visit the Brighouse Branch Ask Me desk on the second floor to borrow a book club copy (10 copies available on a first come, first serve basis).

Additional copies of the book are available to borrow in a variety of formats from Richmond Public Library.

A valid Richmond Public Library card is required to borrow books. Get a library card by visiting our website or speaking to staff at any of our branch locations.

Photo Procedure: Library staff may take photos and videos to be used for promotional purposes by the library. If you would prefer not to have your picture taken, please speak to a library staff member.

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