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09/03/2025
@ 7:00pm EST

The Freedom Seeker: An Immersive Migrant Performance

Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
From the new novel by Ruchira Gupta — writer, activist, and founder of Apne Aap — this immersive migrant performance is produced by Rattapallax and Shubra Prakash, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and Bowery Poetry Club, and performed by migrant actors, with poetry and music interwoven.
09/06/2025
@ 4:00pm

Using Story to Change the World, and Transform Ourselves

W. Polk St., just east of Clark St., Chicago, IL.
Featuring Jimmie Briggs, Vanity Fair Contributor ("We're All George Floyd Now"), activist and YA novelist Ruchira Gupta, Girls Bazaar in conversation with Authors and Center for Story Witness Co-Creators, R. Clifton Spargo and Anne K. Ream.
10/10/2025
@ 6:30 - 9:00 pm

The Last Girl Awards

725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021
A rare and inspiring opportunity to be in the room with global changemakers redefining what freedom means. Hear from Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad, Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, filmmaker and Olympian Mary Mazzio, human rights advocate Taina Bien-Aimé, and feminist icon Sayeda Hameed. Hosted by actor Reshma Shetty, the evening features bold reflections, lively wine reception, and a book signing with The Freedom Seeker author Ruchira Gupta. Presented in partnership with Apne Aap.

Past Events

08/26/2025
@ 6:30pm

Little Shop of Stories Book Signing

Little Shop of Stories 133A East Court Square Decatur, GA 30030-2561
Join us for a super special evening discussing Ruchira's new book, The Freedom Seeker, a daring story of resilliance and hope that is perfect for fans of Alan Gratz! It's sure to be a wonderful night, so be sure to save your spot!
08/25/2025
@ 6:00 - 7:00pm EST

Author, Activist, and Emmy-Winning Documentarian, Ruchira Gupta Presents “The Freedom Seeker”

The Carter Center, John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Come and listen as Ruchira Gupta and Barbara Smith, Carter Center Vice-President of Peace Programs, dive into the lessons that Simi learns along her dangerous journey.
08/24/2025
@ 4:00pm

Tall Tales Book Shop – Book Signing

Tall Tales Book Shop Inc
The joy of an independent bookstore is knowing every book has been chosen with care. At Tall Tales Book Shop in Atlanta, they’ll special-order the book you’ve been longing for, track down one that’s out of print, and wrap it up beautifully before you’ve even left the counter.
The Sikhcoalition
08/19/2025
@ 7:00pm EST

The Sikhcoalition Live

Watch via @sikhcoalition on Instagram
Join the Sikh Coalition in conversation with award-winning journalist and internationally renowned activist Ruchira Gupta to talk about her second book called The Freedom Seeker.
08/11/2025

Release of The Freedom Seeker

Bibliotheque NYC | 54 Mercer St, New York, NY 10013
08/06/2025

Book Launch – The Freedom Seeker

Books of Wonder | 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
08/05/2025

Book Launch – The Freedom Seeker

World’s Borough Bookshop | 34-06 73rd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

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