About this Event
From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call to action that highlights Asian American history, paired with vibrant and colorful illustrations by artist and activist, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. We Who Produce Pearls is a rich celebration of Asian American identity and a reminder of self-worth, of legacy, and, most of all, of destiny.
This dynamic, lustrous Asian American anthem invites readers to turn pain and sacrifice into strength, to claim space for stories and dreams. Asian Americans are the history of this land and children of the celestial. This moving manifesto of rebirth will resonate with every reader who has ever felt underestimated, erased, or left out of the combination.
Together, Joanna and Amanda remind readers to rise up, speak out, and step into power.
About the Author and the Illustrator:
Joanna Ho is an incredible author beloved by librarians and educators, especially since she herself was an educator. She’s the New York Times bestselling author behind Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and her other picture book Playing the Border was an Ezra Jack Keats honoree.
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya has painted murals and created installations throughout the world and her illustrations have been featured on the cover of TIME magazine.
About the Program:
- Doors will open to registered attendees at 3 pm.
- Bike parking, metered parking, limited free street parking, and electric car charging stations are available.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Enoch Pratt Library - Roland Park Branch, 5108 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, United States
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