Rupert Banzambanza
Novelist, Artist

Born In 1975, Rupert Banzambanza emigrated from Rwanda to Montreal Canada in 1997 after surviving the GENOCIDE that took place there between April and July of 1994. Rupert is more then a survivor though, having trained at the Academie international du design, and now working as a graphic artist, Rupert continues his work to bring awareness and to raise money for the people of Rwanda. His widely acclaimed Graphic novel "Smile Through The Tears," depicts the true life story of a Tutsi family, the Rwangas, and their fate before, during and after the Genocide of Rwanda. A touching heart wrenching story, and one that is so important to know. There is much still to be done in Rwanda, and surrounding areas.

Rupert's work has been an example of comic media in conflict resolution by Harvard University and in an article published by the Harvard Law Review. Rupert has also lectured extensively on the Rwandan genocide in Canada and the United States.

December 2008 NEWS!!!

The graphic novel "Smile Through the Tears" has been selected by McGill University of Montreal for their curriculum. We are so pleased for author and genocide survivor Rupert Bazambanza that his story is finally being recognized. This book is now going to print and we are taking advance orders now. Books will be available mid-January 2009. Educational institutions and Wholesalers will have special pricing.
30% of profits are going to a Trust Fund for the Children of Africa. 

"Smile Through The Tears" by Rupert Banzambanza, will be released this January 2009 through Soul Asylum Poetry. You will want to order this book: Full color, true life, true history, a book of importance, and a time as seen through the eyes of a survivor, Rupert. There is still much help needed in this region, and proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to helping the Children and Victims of Rwanda.

ORDER in ADVANCE NOW to be sure you get your copies as soon as available.

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