Celebrating FETISHIZED with Kaila Yu and Esther Tseng

Bel Canto Books is  a proudly woman- and BIPOC- owned independent bookstore based in Long Beach, California. Founded by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books offers a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, organized around a theme of the month, in particular celebrating books by women and people of color. We host monthly online book clubs, author events, and workshops, and are open for in-store shopping insideThe Hangout(2122 E. 4th Street, Long Beach CA). Visit our websitehereto learn more!

Bel Canto Books - Long Beach, CA

Bel Canto Books is delighted to celebrate the book launch of FETISHIZED by Kaila Yu at KUBO LB.

KUBO LB

Bel Canto Books is delighted celebrate the book launch of FETISHIZED: A RECKONING WITH YELLOW FEVER, FEMINISM, AND BEAUTY by Kalia Yu with Esther Tseng.Kindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Please stay home if you feel sick.This event will be held indoors at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA).EVENT SCHEDULE6:45PM - Event check-in begins7:00pm - Welcome &amp; event start7:15-8:00pm - Author reading, conversation, and Q&amp;A8:00pm-9:00pm - Book signing &amp; shopping time9:00pm - Event endsABOUT THE AUTHORKaila Yu is a freelance writer for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Business Insider, Conde Nast Traveler and more. Formerly, she was a model and the lead singer for the all–Asian American female rock band Nylon Pink. Fetishized is her first book. You can find Kaila online @kailayu.ABOUT THE IN CONVERSATION PARTNEREsther Tseng (she/her) is a Los Angeles-based food, drinks and culture writer. She is Academy Chair of the USA West region for <a href="https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/" title="https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The World’s 50 Best Bars</a> and has served as a judge for the <a href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/" title="https://www.jamesbeard.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Beard Foundation</a> and Tales of the Cocktail’s <a href="https://talesofthecocktail.org/events/spirited-awards/" title="https://talesofthecocktail.org/events/spirited-awards/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spirited Awards®</a>. Publications she has contributed to include The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Food &amp; Wine, Dwell, Eater, Civil Eats, SELF, LAist, Plate Magazine, Resy, VICE, Time Out and more. Esther is available for reported features, op-eds and more.ABOUT BEL CANTO BOOKSFounded by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books offers a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, organized around a theme of the month, in particular celebrating books by women and people of color. Learn more at <a href="https://www.belcantobooks.net" title="https://www.belcantobooks.net" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">belcantobooks.net</a>.ABOUT KUBO LBKUBO LB is a creative community space for Filipinx, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and Women led small businesses. KUBO LB is a space to support and educate small businesses through retail, business workshops and more. Learn more at <a href="https://www.kubolb.com" title="https://www.kubolb.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">kubolb.com</a>.

FETISHIZED: A RECKONING WITH YELLOW FEVER, FEMINISM, AND BEAUTY by Kaila Yu