OC Public Libraries Presents Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

WHO:  

Jet Tila is a chef, culinary anthropologist, entrepreneur, and Food Network star. Jet has roots deeply embedded in the industry and ones that significantly establish him firmly in the artform he is most passionate about: storytelling through food. 

Julie Abe writes magical adventures for readers of all ages, including Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch, which was listed as a Best Middle Grade Book by Kirkus Reviews, NYPL, Bank Street, and Book Riot; Alliana, Girl of Dragons.

E.P. Tuazon is a Filipino American writer from Los Angeles. They have worked in several publications such as The Rumpus, Lunch Ticket, Peatsmoke, and Five South. Their work was chosen as the winner of the 2022 AWP Grace Paley Prize. 

Stacey Lee is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of historical and contemporary young adult fiction, including The Downstairs Girl, a Reese's Book Club pick. She is a founding member of the We Need Diverse Books movement.

WHEN:  

Jet Tila – Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 a.m. 

Julie Abe – Wednesday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m.  

E.P. Tuazon – Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m.  

Stacey Lee – Tuesday, May28th at 5:00 p.m. 

WHERE: 

Jet Tila – Clifton C. Miller Community Center – 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 

Julie Abe – Tustin Library – 345 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780 

E.P. Tuazon – Costa Mesa-Donald Dungan Library – 1855 Park Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Stacey Lee – Cypress Library – 5331 Orange Ave Cypress, CA 90630