Third Tuesday Author: Becky Ellis
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Join local author Becky Ellis on Tuesday, December 17 at Lake Theater and Cafe as she explores the profound impact of silence, secrets, and storytelling in our lives, sharing her own journey as a powerful example. When her father turned 89, he broke 70 years of silence and revealed war secrets that had shaped Becky's upbringing. This moment encouraged Becky to share her own story, shining a light on the generational impact of war and silence. Her story reminds us that silence creates distance and isolation, while sharing our personal experiences fosters connection, empathy, and understanding. She encourages us to consider how we might begin to share our own experiences and inspires us all to start a conversation - to say the thing we are holding back, to listen with empathy, and to find the courage to connect. 

Becky Ellis is a Timberwolf Pup. The daughter of a highly decorated World War II combat sergeant, she is a veteran of a war fought at home. She is the award-winning author of the memoir Little Avalanches, which received the 2024 Rubery Book Award for Best Nonfiction Book of the Year. She believes in the power of storytelling and facilitates writing workshops in underheard communities with Write Around Portland. She lives in Lake Oswego and teaches writing in Portland, where she hikes, kayaks, and has raised three daughters. Her work has appeared in Psychology Today, Northwest Review, The Ethel, Best Small Fictions, and others. You can find more about her at beckyellis.net.

This program is offered by Lake Oswego Public Library in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Café. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchase are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). Doors open at 6:30, the presentation begins at 7:00.

The Lake Theater & Café is located at 106 North State Street in Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-4228. This presentation is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library.