Chatham Square Library in partnership with the Asian American Writers Workshop (AAWW) kicks off the second season of “Talking Books: Asian American Authors in Conversation” this September. After a successful and widely praised inaugural year, another lineup of talented authors will visit with us to discuss their latest books.

Take a look below to see the participating authors and click on each event for more information. You can explore more NYPL events using our events calendar which you can filter by audience, location, and keyword. 

Questions or concerns? Email us at chathamsquare@nypl.org.

Georgina Pazcoguin: Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina

• Book Talk (in-person and virtual)
• September 13, 2021, 6 PM

 

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Qian Julie Wang: Beautiful Country

• Book Talk (virtual)
• October 13, 2021,  6 PM

                    

 

 

 

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Anna Qu: Made in China: A Memoir of Love and Labor

• Book Talk (virtual)
• November 10, 2021, 6 PM

 

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Elizabeth Miki Brina: Speak Okinawa: A Memoir

• Book Talk (virtual)
• December 8, 2021, 6 PM
• Writing Workshop (virtual)
• December 15, 2021, 6 PM            

 

 

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Michelle Zauner: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir

• Book Talk (virtual)
• January 12, 2022, 6 PM

 

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Gish Jen: Thank You, Mr. Nixon: Stories From the  Transformation

• Book Talk (virtual)
• February 9, 2022, 6 PM

 

 

 

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Stacey Lee: The Luck of the Titanic

• Book Talk (virtual)
• March 9, 2022, 6 PM

 

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Lyn Liao Butler: Red Thread of Fate

• Book Talk (virtual)
• April 13, 2022, 6 PM
• Writing Workshop (virtual)
• April 20, 2022, 6 PM