Michael Luo with Jay Caspian King - Strangers in the Land (Ferry Building Store)

Sat, May 3 • 3:00 PM

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Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Michael Luo's new book Strangers in the Land! Joined in-conversation with Jay Caspian King. This event will explore the themes of exclusion and belonging in the context of the Chinese American experience, as detailed in Luo's new book. The discussion delves into the historical narrative of Chinese immigrants in America, addressing struggles with racial exclusion and identity. Michael Luo, an editor at The New Yorker, provides insights from his work, making it a sure highlight for those interested in contemporary cultural conversations and Asian American history.

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