Canada Reads-winning author to speak in Sudbury

Vancouver-based writer, author and playwright Carmen Aguirre discusses her new memoir, "Mexican Hooker #1 and My Other Roles Since the Revolution," as the guest speaker at Celebrate Women on April 13.

Aguirre speaks about her experiences as a refugee, revolutionary and childhood rape survivor, as well as her eventual healing from PTSD on her journey to becoming an artist.

Her first book, "Something Fierce," was a No. 1 national bestseller and won Canada Reads in 2012.

The event takes place starting at 7:30 p.m. at Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium. A reception and book signing to follow.

Tickets are $10, and are available at Gloria's and Apollo restaurants, the LU bookstore and at the door.

The event is put on by the Canadian Federation of University Women Sudbury, YWCA and the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). Funds raised support services and scholarships for women.