About this Event
Celebrate the launch of Rachel Phan’s new book, That Asian Girl is a Problem, a ferociously smart, darkly funny essay collection that dismantles the stereotypes, sexualization, obedience narratives, and “model minority” myths imposed on Asian diasporic women. Rachel Phan is the bestselling author of Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging, which was named a Best Book of 2025 by CBC and longlisted for Canada Reads in 2026. She graduated from Laurier’s Journalism Program in 2011 and was named Laurier’s Alumna of the Year in 2026.
The event will include a reading by Rachel Phan, a conversation with Prof. Bruce Gillespie, a Q&A with the audience, a book signing, and a free reception with light refreshments.
Event Schedule
1:00 pm | Doors open
1:30 pm | Event begins
2:30 pm | Book signing and reception
3:00 pm | Event ends
Copies of That Asian Girl is a Problem will be available for purchase at the event through the Hawk Shop.
Visitor parking information.
FREE EVENT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL WELCOME. Reserving your free ticket in advance is appreciated.
If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
OM206-10, Senate and Board Chamber, 1 Market Street, Brantford, Canada
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