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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Curtis Chin
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThis event is part of our Summer Reading Program.\n\n \n\nABOUT 
 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. \n\nCheck out his 
 memoir online or at your nearest Houston Public Library!
LOCATION:Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Ryans":MAILTO:MelissaAnn.Ryans@houstontx.gov
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Book Clubs, Featured Event, Summer Reading Program 
CONTACT;CN="Melissa Ryans":MAILTO:MelissaAnn.Ryans@houstontx.gov
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URL:https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16708069
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