author, poet, teacher, and performer
I'm delighted to be offering my show for families, "The Magic of Gratitude," at the Federal Way 320th Library. You'll find details here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68db0cc762a8786065c571a4
I'm delighted to be offering my show for families, "The Magic of Gratitude," at the Enumclaw Library. You'll find details here: https://enumclawevents.org/event/magic-of-gratitude-enumclaw-library-family-event/
I'm delighted to be offering my show for families, "The Magic of Gratitude," at the Vashon Library. You'll find details here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68bb06f797cf5a912eac27af
During my recent appearance at the 6th International Thirukkural Conference in Toronto, a large and important question hung heavily in the air: How do we pass along the wisdom of the Kural to younger generations? Even with community-run Tamil schools flourishing across North America, young Tamils don't always reach the point of being able to […]
I'm delighted to be offering my show for families, "The Magic of Gratitude," at the Bothell Library. You'll find details here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68cdbcfe9aa99d0f2068cdc2
I'm honored to be speaking at the 2026 Chennai International Book Fair and look forward to meeting all the participants.
I'm deeply honored to be speaking about the extraordinary Tamil poet Avvai in the company of three extraordinary Tamil writers and artists. Please help me spread the word! Registration is free and open to all: https://chennaiinternationalbookfair.com/eoi_form_new/conference
I'm honored to be a speaker at the Living Tamil LitFest in New York. Details below!
I'm delighted to be appearing at the Metroplex Tamil Sangam Dallas Chithirai Festival to celebrate Lydian Nadhaswaram and Amirthavarthini Nadhaswaram's The Thirukkural 1330 project and the release of its tenth and final album. You can learn more about the project in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3OTg8W5pSQ
I'm honored to be offering my talk, Facing Turmoil with Integrity: What Gandhi and MLK Learned from an Ancient Masterpiece, online through the Pierce County Library System. Learn more and register here: https://piercecounty.libnet.info/event/15883222
During a recent trip to Toronto, I was delighted to meet a young teacher and writer named Komathy Caandeepan. Her two books for children, Silences and Strings of Love, moved me deeply, and I’ve wanted to interview her ever since. I’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important […]
I'm deeply honored to be speaking at the Bharath Tamil Academy Annual Day celebration this year.
I'm honored and delighted to be speaking at the 39th Annual Convention of the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA) in New Jersey. Join us! https://fetna-convention.org/ https://youtu.be/dSc41C7wins
Join Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, PhD and local author & host Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma for a hands-on evening of Pranayama (yogic breathing) — exploring the science of breath and its connection to the wisdom of the Tirukkural. All practices are performed comfortably while seated. No yoga poses involved. Suggested Donation: $16 – $24+ All amounts welcome […]