Naoko Fujimoto on Haiga, Verse, and Visual Art + Valeria Luiselli on Memory

In this episode, we gather around the fire for a conversation with Naoko Fujimoto. Naoko joins us to dive deep into the beautiful intersection of poetry and visual art, exploring the traditional haiga form, why returning to ancient work inspires fresh writing, and how mixing imagery with verse inspires creativity. Plus, a look back at Valeria Luiselli's recent visit to The Loft and an encouragement to have your voice heard—vote!  Show Notes & Links HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Patricia Smith Live: Reading and Conversation in Support of the Loft (Nov 7): https://loft.org/events/patricia-smith-live-reading-conversation-support-loft Forge: a Craft Seminar with Naoko Fujimoto (Let’s Create Haiga!) (Nov 21): https://loft.org/classes/forge-craft-seminar-naoko-fujimoto-lets-create-haiga BOOKS TO PURCHASE Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815828/beginning-middle-end-by-valeria-luiselli/ Mother Said, I Want Your Pain by Naoko Fujimoto: https://www.naokofujimoto.com/mother-said-i-want-your-pain.html Of Women translated by Naoko Fujimoto: https://www.naokofujimoto.com/ofwomen.html Send us a voice note about the podcast Support the Loft Support Our Community: Become a Friend of the Loft: https://loft.org/join-support Join the Loft's free Digital Community, the Loft Writing Network: https://loft-lit.circle.so/Loft-Writing-Network