Hyphenated: an Asian American Book Club - 2023 Meet Ups

The Hyphenated Book Club is back for a new year! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by authors in the Asian diaspora. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of literature from an Asian diasporic lens. All meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. See below for Hyphenated's reading list and meet up dates.

• January 17 – 6PM-7:30PM - The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
• March 21 – 6PM-7:30PM - After Parties by Anthony Veasna So
• May 23 – 6PM-7:30PM - Making A Scene by Constance Wu
• July 18 – 6PM-7:30PM - The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
• September 26 – 6PM-7:30PM - These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany
• November 28 – 6PM-7:30PM - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Books are not supplied. You can borrow copies , both hard copies and electronic, through Austin Public Library or see your local book store.

About the Asian American Resource Center

The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational and health wellness programs; and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse communities are supported and connected.

The Asian American Resource Center is open, Monday – Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. We host regular programs and special events for the community. Visit our Events Calendar to learn more.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.