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FAB LB – Festival of AAPI Books
Celebrate AAPI stories and culture at the first ever FAB LB – Festival of AAPI Books!
By Long Beach Public Library
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, May 21, 2022 · 1 - 4pm PDT
Location
Billie Jean King Main Library 200 West Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
About this event
Meet local AAPI adult, teen, and children’s authors as they share their work through a series of readings and panel discussions. Join us for author talks and signings, kids’ activities, and cultural performances!
Admission is FREE; registration encouraged. Copies of featured books available at the Bel Canto Books pop-up shop. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a treat from Long Beach’s own Romeo Chocolates and Gemmae Bakeshop!
Panels -
Adult Author Panel - AAPI Visibility
1:15 PM
Lineup:
Tori Eldridge
traci kato-kiriyama
Anthony Christian Ocampo
Emery Lee
Christine Su
Moderator: Alix Pham
Kids Picture Book Author Readings
1:15 PM
Lineup:
Steve Nguyen
Livia Blackburne
Karen Yin
Adult and Young Adult Author Panel - Heroines
2:30 PM
Lineup:
Elle Cruz
Jennifer J. Chow
Stephan Lee
Moderator: Naomi Hirahara
Kid's Early Reader/Middle Grade Author Readings
2:30 PM
Lineup:
Maggie P. Chang
Tracy Badua