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Author Mark Salzman was invited to visit a writing class at L.A.'s Central Juvenile Hall and was so blown away by the experience that he became a teacher there. His new book, True Notebooks, tells the story (excerpt at the link). Salzman, says his publisher bio, "is the author of Iron & Silk, an account of his two years in China; Lost in Place, a memoir; and the novels The Laughing Sutra, The Soloist, and Lying Awake. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the filmmaker Jessica Yu, and their daughter, Ava." (Tip from CaliforniaAuthors.com)
... but according to the book, it was Times writer Duane Nouriyuki who dragged Salzman to the experience (against his will) ... I read the opening chapters at the bookstore a couple of weeks ago .... based on this brief encounter with the text, I'd recommend it unconditionally to anyone interested in the art and craft of writing ... or anyone looking for a compelling read ....
Posted by: The Raven at October 25, 2003 09:59 PM
of LA Observed
Salzman has been friends with Sister Janet Turner, who runs the class, for a long time. The project also has Kathleen Brown and Van Gordon Salter on the board.
Posted by: Kate at October 25, 2003 08:06 AM