Author Talk with Curtis Chin In-Person
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we welcome Curtis Chin for an exclusive visit! This is your chance to dive into the mind of a celebrated author, hear their creative journey, and get a sneak peek into their upcoming projects. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious about their work, this event is perfect for book lovers of all ages!
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in New York City, CURTIS CHIN served as the non-profits’ first Executive Director. He went on to write comedy for network and cable television before transitioning to social justice documentaries. Chin has screened his films at over 600 venues in twenty countries. He has written for CNN, Bon Appetit, the Detroit Free Press, and the Boston Globe. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Chin has received awards from ABC/Disney Television, New York Foundation for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and more. His memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant was published by Little, Brown in Fall 2023. His essay in Bon Appetit was selected for Best Food Writing in America 2023. He just completed another film for American Masters on PBS.
Check out his memoir online or at your nearest Houston Public Library!
- Date:
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Campus:
- Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library
- Age Group:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Talks / Book Clubs Spotlight Events Summer Reading Program