Empowerment Through Storytelling: Chanel Miller Comes to Jackson Hole

About Know My Name

“This is an exceptional personal narrative that captures the complex emotional landscape of sexual assault survival. You will laugh and cry, but more than that, you’ll stand in awe of her ability to put her experience into words.” – Adrian Croke, CSN Director of Education and Outreach

In tribute to resilience and narrative reclamation, Jackson Hole is preparing to welcome author, artist and activist Chanel Miller for a speaking event on April 23rd. The event is part of The Brainstorm Speaker Series and organized in collaboration with Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole News & Guide, Teton County Library and Community Safety Network.

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Changing Narratives: Book Club Discussion

Chanel Miller’s memoir, Know My Name, is a profound statement of survival and strength. To prepare for Miller’s visit, Teton County Library has offered free copies of the book to the community, and we have set aside copies for CSN volunteers (all have now been claimed).

A special book club discussion is scheduled for April 7th at 6:00 PM in the Teton County Library auditorium, inviting readers to explore the book’s powerful themes together. Whether you’ve read the book before or are picking it up for the first time, this is an opportunity for meaningful community conversation.

Beyond the Book: Trauma Writing Workshop

Inspired by Chanel Miller’s visit, we are also hosting a trauma writing workshop on May 15th at 5:30 PM, led by author Katherine Standefer. This two-hour class, hosted at Teton County Library, will provide writers with tools to navigate the challenging terrain of telling traumatic stories. An expert in the space of trauma writing, both as an author and as a teacher, Standefer has been teaching group trauma writing classes since 2016.

We will have advocates present to offer emotional support should anyone need it. Register online for the workshop, Writing Trauma Without Breaking Yourself.

Perspectives on Survivor Storytelling

Miller’s work reminds us that storytelling is a powerful form of resistance—a way to reclaim identity, challenge systemic injustices, and transform personal pain into collective understanding.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of a community conversation that promises to be both eye-opening and profoundly hopeful.