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#ownvoices Virtual Reading Room

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The Center for Global Education’s #ownvoices Virtual Reading Room will feature carefully curated authors of contemporary children’s and young adult fiction books about the Asian and Asian American experience. We will gather stories that we hope will spark your child's interest in the people, history, experience, and cultures of Asia!

Authors will provide a virtual reading of their book, engage in discussion, take questions from the audience, or present an artistic or culture activity. 

 

Past Events

  • Stories of Heritage: 'Watercress'
    Education
     /  New York

    Stories of Heritage: 'Watercress'

    Andrea Wang reads from her book about a perennial herb that brought a girl closer to her heritage while Jason Chin shows his artistic process for illustrating the images in the book.
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  • Stories of Heritage: ‘My Tree’
    Education
     /  New York

    Stories of Heritage: ‘My Tree’

    Hope Lim reads from her book about memories and new places while Il Sung Na demonstrates how he draws a tree.
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  • Stories of Heritage: 'Sunday Funday in Koreatown'
    Education
     /  New York

    Stories of Heritage: 'Sunday Funday in Koreatown'

    Aram Kim reads from her picture book 'Sunday Funday in Koreatown' before discussing with Neelam Chowdhary the story behind writing her book.
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  • ‘The Night Diary’
    Arts
     /  New York

    ‘The Night Diary’

    Veera Hiranandani talks about her young adult book with Anu Sehgal.
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  • Stories of Heritage
    Education
     /  New York

    Stories of Heritage

    Neelam Chowdhary talks to Aram Kim, Hope Lim, and Andrea Wang about the importance of publishing Asian American stories.
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  • A Conversation With John Cho: ‘Troublemaker’
    Education
     /  New York

    A Conversation With John Cho: ‘Troublemaker’

    Author and actor John Cho reads from and discusses his YA fiction debut, ‘Troublemaker,’ which highlights the perspective of a young Korean American during the 1992 L.A. Riots.
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  • A Reading of 'The Library Bus'
    Education
     /  New York

    A Reading of 'The Library Bus'

    The Center for Global Education is pleased to present a reading of 'The Library Bus.'
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  • Laxmi's Mooch
    Education
     /  New York

    A Reading of 'Laxmi's Mooch'

    The Center for Global Education is pleased to present, Laxmi's Mooch. A book about body positivity and acceptance. Join us for a reading, followed by a discussion with author Shelly Anand and illustrator Nabi H. Ali.
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  • Hair Twins
    Education
     /  New York

    A Reading of 'Hair Twins'

    Asia Society's Center for Global Education presents a special reading of the children's book 'Hair Twins' by author Raakhee Mirchandani.
    Watch Now
  • 'The Name Jar'
    Education
     /  New York

    'The Name Jar'

    Children's book author and illustrator Yangsook Choi conducts a special virtual reading and art demonstration around her book.
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  • A Conversation With 'Butterfly Yellow' Author Thanhhà Lại
    Education

    A Conversation With 'Butterfly Yellow' Author Thanhhà Lại

    A special reading from and conversation with 'Butterfly Yellow' author Thanhhà Lại.
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  • 'The Seed of Compassion'
    Education
     /  New York

    'The Seed of Compassion'

    A special virtual meditation session following a reading of the Dalai Lama's children's book titled 'The Seed of Compassion.'
    Watch Now

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  • Asia Society Kid's Book Club

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    Search through dozens of titles focused on Asia and Asian American voices, authors and themes. We have curated lists for babies, toddlers, elementary, middle, and high school students.
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