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SUMMARY:Stories Across Borders
LOCATION:North Edison Branch\nNorth Edison Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for an inspiring evening celebrating st
 orytelling\, resilience\, and global journeys with two local New Jersey au
 thors..\nhttps://edisonpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16327784
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img src="https://static.libnet.info/front
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  /></p>\n<p>Ruchika Gaba Vasishta will discuss her compelling book <em>Abo
 de Abroad: A Collection of Inspirational Life Journeys</em>\, which brings
  together the voices of twenty Indian women who have built new lives acros
 s the United States\, Canada\, and the United Kingdom. Through stories sha
 ped by hope\, sacrifice\, and determination\, the collection explores iden
 tity\, belonging\, and the immigrant experience with honesty and heart.</p
 >\n<p>Dr. Suresh U. Kumar&mdash\;professor\, entrepreneur\, and author of 
 the Amazon bestselling novel <em>The Girl in Scarlet Hijab</em>&mdash\;wil
 l share insights into his work. Set in 1980s India\, his historical fictio
 n explores themes of courage\, love\, and sacrifice while delivering a pow
 erful and universal message.</p>\n<p>Together\, these authors offer unique
  perspectives on crossing cultures\, pursuing dreams\, and finding one&rsq
 uo\;s voice through storytelling. They will also share insights into their
  writing journeys\, inspirations\, and paths to publication.</p>\n<p>Wheth
 er you're drawn to personal narratives\, historical fiction\, or global pe
 rspectives\, this event promises an engaging and meaningful conversation. 
 It&rsquo\;s also a great opportunity to learn about the publishing process
 &mdash\;from traditional to self-publishing&mdash\;through the experiences
  of two local New Jersey authors.</p>\n<p>Open to teens and adults. Regist
 ration is suggested but not required.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Authors</s
 trong></p>\n<p><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor
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 left\; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px\;" />Ruchika Gaba Vasishta\, a published 
 poet and lifelong storyteller\, draws on her own experiences of living bet
 ween cultures to craft narratives that resonate with authenticity and hear
 t. Her work explores the complexities of migration\, resilience\, and self
 -discovery\, offering readers a window into the strength and spirit of wom
 en navigating life across borders.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>\n<p><
 img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/edisonpubliclib
 rary/Suresh_Kumar-Closeup-2023.jpg" width="100" height="120" alt="" style=
 "float: left\; margin: 0px 20px 20px 0px\;" />Dr. Suresh U. Kumar is a New
  Jersey&ndash\;based professor\, entrepreneur\, and author. He serves as D
 irector of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the New Jersey Institute of 
 Technology and is the founder of the AI startup New Frontier Firm.AI. His 
 debut novel\, <em>The Girl in Scarlet Hijab</em>\, was shortlisted at the 
 2025 Delhi Literature Festival and became an Amazon bestseller.</p>\nhttps
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