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SUMMARY:Metroplex Tamil Sangam Dallas Chithirai Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/metroplex-tamil-sangam-dallas-chithirai-festival/
LOCATION:Mesquite Pro Rodeo\, 1818 Rodeo Dr\, Suite 1\, Mesquite\, TX\, 75149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Living Tamil LitFest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/living-tamil-litfest/
LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States
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SUMMARY:Avvaiyar as Poet and Moral Visionary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/avvaiyar-as-poet-and-moral-visionary/
LOCATION:Kalaivanar Arangam\, 1\, Wallahjah Rd\, Anna Salai\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600002\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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SUMMARY:Chennai International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chennai-international-book-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Kalaivanar Arangam\, 1\, Wallahjah Rd\, Anna Salai\, Triplicane\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600002\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Gratitude at the Bothell Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-gratitude-at-the-bothell-library/
LOCATION:Bothell Library\, 18215 98th Avenue NE\, Bothell\, 98011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: How does wisdom pass from one generation to another?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/free-webinar-how-does-wisdom-pass-from-one-generation-to-another/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Gratitude at the Vashon Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-gratitude-at-the-vashon-library/
LOCATION:Vashon Library\, 17210 Vashon Hwy SW\, Vashon\, WA\, 98070\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Gratitude at the Enumclaw Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-gratitude-at-the-enumclaw-library/
LOCATION:Enumclaw Library\, 1700 1St. St.\, Enumclaw\, WA\, 98022\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Gratitude at the Federal Way 320th Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-magic-of-gratitude-at-the-federal-way-320th-library/
LOCATION:Federal Way 320th Library\, 848 S 320th Street\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250924T040850Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville Tamil Mandram
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/jacksonville-tamil-mandram/
LOCATION:Trout Creek Academy\, 55 Timberwolf Trl\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:6th International Thirukkural Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/6th-international-thirukkural-conference/
LOCATION:Highland Hall\, University of Toronto Scarborough\, 1265 Military Trail\, Scarborough\, ON M1C 1A4\, Canada\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1C 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T045215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T045215Z
UID:3660-1750356000-1750360500@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SEVEN
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-seven-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomaspruiksma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Taller-Than-a-Mountain-Horizontal-Image-04-27-23-final-without-link.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T045135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T045135Z
UID:3659-1749751200-1749755700@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SIX
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-six-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomaspruiksma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Taller-Than-a-Mountain-Horizontal-Image-04-27-23-final-without-link.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T045059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T045059Z
UID:3658-1749146400-1749150900@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FIVE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-five-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomaspruiksma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Taller-Than-a-Mountain-Horizontal-Image-04-27-23-final-without-link.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T044922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044922Z
UID:3657-1748541600-1748546100@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FOUR
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-four-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thomaspruiksma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Taller-Than-a-Mountain-Horizontal-Image-04-27-23-final-without-link.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T044839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044839Z
UID:3656-1747936800-1747941300@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION THREE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-three-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T044754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044754Z
UID:3655-1747332000-1747336500@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION TWO
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-two-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T044153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044153Z
UID:3650-1746878400-1746903600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Chithirai Thiruvizha 2025 - Tamil Makkal Mandram
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chithirai-thiruvizha-2025-tamil-makkal-mandram/
LOCATION:Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250407T044544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T044544Z
UID:3654-1746727200-1746731700@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION ONE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-one-3/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T191500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250328T214519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T222753Z
UID:3642-1745517600-1745522100@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Facing Tumult With Integrity: The Kural and MLK | FREE CLASS
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/facing-tumult-with-integrity-the-kural-and-mlk-free-class/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20250109T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T041806Z
UID:3539-1736985600-1737244799@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Chennai International Book Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/chennai-international-book-fair/
LOCATION:Chennai Trade Centre\, CTC Complex\, Nandambakkam\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600089\, India
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20241105T021212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T045712Z
UID:3512-1732982400-1732989600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Houston Children's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/houston-childrens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam\, 17130 McLean Rd\, Pearland\, TX\, 77584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20241105T020605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T020902Z
UID:3507-1731767400-1731789000@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Deepavali Mahakondattam 2024 - Austin Tamizh Sangam
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/deepavali-mahakondattam-2024-austin-tamizh-sangam/
LOCATION:Cedar Park High School Performing Arts Center\, 2150 Cypress Creek Road\, Cedar Park\, 78613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20241019T024603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T033058Z
UID:3502-1731160800-1731164400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Not Being Defeated by Adversity
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/free-webinar-not-being-defeated-by-adversity/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240831T015102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T021822Z
UID:3488-1727893800-1727897400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Sulking and Bliss: The Kural on the Ways of the Heart
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sulking-and-bliss-the-kural-on-the-ways-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240830T041138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T041153Z
UID:3483-1725804000-1725827400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Muthamizh Vizha - San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/muthamizh-vizha-san-francisco-bay-area/
LOCATION:HUSD Performing Art Center\, 2390 Panama Street\, Hayward\, CA\, 94545
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240506T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T231458Z
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/anam-cara/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Q & A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T151500
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240321T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202425Z
UID:3196-1717855200-1717859700@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SEVEN
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-seven-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240528T023955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T023955Z
UID:3421-1717327800-1717349400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Thirukkural Symposium Washington DC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/thirukkural-symposium-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Walter Johnson High school\, 6400 Rock Spring Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T020306
CREATED:20240506T230653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T033648Z
UID:3292-1717239600-1717264800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:14th Annual Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nI’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important part of the work of healing from the historical and cultural ruptures that have become all too common in our days. \nThe star of both of her books is a young Tamil Canadian named Thamarai. Because of the civil war in Sri Lanka\, Thamarai and her family move to Toronto\, where Thamarai has to make sense of a new and unfamiliar world. \nEach step in feeling more at home in Canada\, delightfully and paradoxically\, is also a step in feeling more at home in herself and coming to understand the real meaning of her roots. \nKomathy's work shows us how healing can be as playful as it is profound\, and as gentle as it is lasting. \nShe's a delightful person and I'm very honored to have her as a guest for my upcoming free webinar. During our hour together\, she will share the story of how she came to write her books\, read from one of them\, and answer whatever questions you may have about her work. \nPlease join us\, and don’t hesitate to invite anyone else you think might be interested. \nYou’ll gain: \n\nA perspective on how books for children can help heal the child we may be carrying in our own heart.\nAn example of what children have to teach us about being fully present to the world in all its contradictions.\nThree of my own insights into the power of stories for children in both English and Tamil literature.\n\n\n\n\n	This live class will be recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll be able to access the recording. \nClick here to sign up for A HEART THAT SMILES.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/14th-annual-day/
LOCATION:Oakton High School\, 2900 Sutton Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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