The Full Picture - Book Launch

Join Jessica Carmichael and Eunice Owusu for an evening of conversation celebrating the release of The Full Picture — Carmichael’s debut young adult novel. 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. Explore themes of identity, culture, and coming of age in this rich, compelling narrative. 

Event Highlights:

• A short author reading
• A moderated conversation between author Jessica Carmichael and local Ghanaian-Canadian creative Eunice Owusu, 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.
• Light refreshments and signature cocktails will be available for purchase from Felice Café.

About Jessica Carmichael

Jessica Carmichael is a proud Bajan-Ghanaian, born and raised in ​“the city above Toronto,” and now happily residing in Edmonton, Alberta. A published sports journalist, she is passionate about writing and reading stories that explore the complex experiences of Black-Canadian youth. Jessica holds a joint honours degree in Communication Studies and Multimedia from McMaster University and The Full Picture is her debut novel. Learn more about her at: https://​byjes​si​cacarmichael​.com