Канадская писательница Ирина Тушабе представит свой роман о борьбе с гомофобией в Уганде на фестивале в Реджайне

A Ugandan-Canadian author and independent journalist will showcase her award-winning novel at the Lyric Theatre's first Write Out Loud of the 2026-27 season.  A hard-hitting, coming-of-age story Iryn Tushabe is the author of Everything is Fine Here, a creative non-fiction novel published in 2024 that highlights the anti-homosexual laws in Uganda and those resisting the oppression and discrimination.  The Regina-based writer said she began in journalism and slowly transitioned into creative writing, and this is her very first novel.  " Everything is Fine Here is set in Uganda and follows a teenage girl whose older sister happens to be gay," she said. "In Uganda, there's legislation that kind of criminalizes queerness, but the book isn't all sad." Related Stories: Award-winning YA author to take centre stage at Write Out Loud Southwest based UCalgary researcher examines UFO contact through anthropological lens Prairie Quills to mark milestone with anthology launch An applauded writer  Tushabe is the 2026-27 Regina Public Library Writer-in-Residence, has been awarded the First Book Award, and the City of Regina Writing Award. Additionally, Everything is Fine Here was named a CBC Best Book of 2025.  "I see people reading the book from all across the world, and it's such a joyful experience for me," she added. "It continues to be rewarding to see how people connect with the work and the questions they ask me about it." The book is available at most major bookstores, online through Tushabe's website, or by picking up a copy at Write Out Loud. Write Out Loud will be held on Wednesday, September 16, at the Lyric Theatre, and admission is $10 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., kicking off with local musician Roni Hasret Osak, before the presentation begins at 7 p.m.