# Brenda Ijima Shelter Is Necessary for Existence

Brenda Ijima Shelter Is Necessary for Existence at The Word Is Change, Thursday 5 November 2026, 19:00.

- Venue: The Word Is Change, Tompkins Avenue 368, 11216
- Go to programme: https://www.thewordischange.com/events

An evening with poet Brenda Ijima presenting her book "Shelter Is Necessary for Existence," published by Two Dollar Radio, at the bookstore The Word Is Change in Brooklyn.

## Dates

- Thursday 5 November 19:00 — The Word Is Change

Written by a model, sources: [thewordischange.com](https://www.thewordischange.com/events)

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