Said Sayrafiezadeh didn't have a typical upbringing. His father was an Iranian national and his mother an American Jew who were both dedicated members of the Socialist Workers Party. He recounts his life, and a childhood spent hearing the promise of a "workers revolution," in his memoir When Skateboards Will be Free.
Event: Said Sayrafiezadeh will be reading with Jonathan Safran Foer and signing books
Wednesday, April 22, at 7:30 pm
PS 107 in Park Slope, Brooklyn
8th Avenue at 13th Street, 4th floor
Tickets are $15
Guests:
Said Sayrafiezadeh
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Comments [4]
I was able to interview Mr. Sayrafiezadeh on my Blog
http://www.bravenewwave.com/?p=2716
MMMMMMM.....I LOVE Ms. Daljit.....
Excellent guest. Do invite him back.
I read the excerpt in Granta - it was terrific.
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