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Artist Minnie Phan Launches Her Children’s Picture Book “Simone”

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Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
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Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore | 2904 College Avenue Berkeley, CA
East Bay

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Oakland illustrator MINNIE PHAN comes to the store to launch her new picture book Simone, written by collaborator Viet Thanh Nguyen. Minnie will read from and discuss her book and will sign copies after the presentation. Joining her in conversation is illustrator-author SOPHIE DIAO.
With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.
MINNIE PHAN is an illustrator and writer based in Oakland, CA. Her work has been featured by Google, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the San Francisco Public Library, for which she illustrated a citywide reading campaign in 2022. She is the illustrator of Simone, written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, and The Yellow Áo Dài, written by Hanh Bui.
SOPHIE DIAO is an artist living in Oakland. She’s an illustrator of children’s books, including the upcoming From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us written by Nell Cross Beckerman, Sarah and the Big Wave written by Bonnie Tsui, and the bestseller I Am Golden written by Eva Chen. She is the creator of Tiny Troubles: Nelli’s Purpose and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle.

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Cost: FREE*
*This is a free event, but you must pre-register on Eventbrite or call the store to ensure seating.
Categories: Art & Museums, In Person, Kids & Families, Literature, Other
Address: 2904 College Avenue Berkeley, CA