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On Waverly: Understanding Our Past, Powering Our Future (SF Chinatown)

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Monday, April 22, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*10% off all items in store that night

On Waverly | 162 Waverly Place, San Francisco

Event Details

Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho and world-renowned artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya as they share their newest book, We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America. They will be in conversation with Elenor Mak, creator of the Jilly Bing doll, and Jia S., San Francisco 7th grader and published author, to discuss their creative processes and their shared desire to bring history to light for future generations. Our conversation will be moderated by journalist, filmmaker and trailblazer Felicia Lowe.

We Who Produce Pearls and Jilly Bing dolls are available for preorder and purchase from www.OnWaverly.com, and panelists will be available to chat with the audience and sign books and dolls after the event. Refreshments will be served.
This event is free but space is limited. RSVP today to secure your spot!

When: Monday, April 22 – doors open at 5:30pm
Where: On Waverly, 162 Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA

For more about Joanna Ho: https://www.joannahowrites.com/
For more about Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya: https://www.alonglastname.com/
For more about Elenor Mak and Jilly Bing: https://jillybing.com/pages/our-mission
For more about Felicia Lowe: https://www.lowedownproductions.com/

Event is free. Rsvp link is here.

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Cost: FREE*
*10% off all items in store that night
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Kids & Families, Lectures & Workshops, Literature, Other, Rainy Day Fun
Venue: On Waverly
Address: 162 Waverly Place, San Francisco