“I Am Very Curious About Your World”

Renowned Turkish author Latife Tekin met with residents of Bornova at a talk and book signing event hosted by Bornova Municipality, sharing her literary journey and writing experiences—especially with young participants. Emphasizing how valuable it is for her to connect with young people, Tekin stated that understanding their perspectives contributes greatly to her literary work.

Sharing her literary journey

One of the prominent figures of Turkish literature, Latife Tekin met with her readers at a talk and signing event organized by Bornova Municipality. Held at Dramalılar Köşkü, the event brought together a large number of participants, mostly young people. Tekin shared insights into her literary journey, writing experiences, and the creative processes behind her works.

“I make an effort to talk with young people”

During the talk, Tekin answered questions from the audience and highlighted the importance of her connection with younger generations:
“I make an effort to meet and talk with young people. They are our future. At the same time, I want to listen to them with great curiosity. They are growing up in a very different era from the one we experienced. I want to understand what they feel and think.”

“Seeing through their eyes is invaluable”

Tekin emphasized that engaging with younger generations is also crucial for literature:
“As a writer, staying in touch with every generation is essential to create lasting works. Being able to see the world through their eyes and feel their energy is extremely important. That’s why this meeting is so valuable for me.”

Great interest at the book signing

Following the talk, Tekin signed books for her readers and had the opportunity for one-on-one conversations. The event, which attracted significant interest—especially from young attendees—offered memorable literary moments.