In Conversation With Jessica Carmichael: Exploring The Full Picture

​Join Jessica Carmichael and Anna Akoto for an evening of conversation exploring her debut Young Adult novel The Full Picture.

​​Set during Ghana’s vibrant “Detty December” season, the story follows Robyn Carter, a Black-Canadian university student navigating grief, family expectations, and self-discovery as she uncovers her late mother’s past.

​​Event Highlights:

• ​​A short author reading

• ​​A moderated conversation between author Jessica Carmichael and local Ghanaian-Canadian creative Anna Akoto, exploring the novel’s themes and Jessica’s artistic journey.

• ​​Audience Q&A – A chance to engage directly with Jessica Carmichael about The Full Picture, her writing process, and the personal and creative journey that shaped her debut novel.

• ​Author signing & complimentary light refreshments.

​The Full Picture will be available for purchase at A Different Booklist.