About this Event
This event is free to attend. Seating is first come, first served.
Meet the author, find out about a terrific new book, ask questions and hear directly from the author, and get personalized signed books!
Bookshop West Portal is delighted to welcome Ying Chang Compestine for her newest book Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes.
You don't need to have read the book to enjoy the event! We do recommend reserving your copy ahead of time:
Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture, dishes are often connected to a classic legend, a famous person, or a historical event, underlining the importance of food.
In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book, Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes.
These are dishes Ying grew up with, cooked with her grandmother, and prepares for her own family today. Stories and recipes are illustrated and presented in panel layout, with art by award-winning children's book illustrator Vivian Truong.
With a sentimental and cultural focus, these recipes are about more than creating meals. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is perfect anyone interested in Chinese cuisine and culture, a passion for great storytelling, or home cooks looking for delicious dishes with fascinating origins to return to again and again.
"This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone." --Booklist
Ying Chang Compestine is the author of more than twenty cookbooks and children's books. She is based in Berkeley, California.
Vivian Truong is the London-based artist behind the graphic novels City of Dragons, Cooking with Monsters, and I Am Fun Size and So Are You! She was the UK's official illustrator for World Book Day 2024.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BookShop West Portal, 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, United States
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