“Memory Piece” Author Talk with Lisa Ko
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, PBS Books is thrilled to have a bestselling author, Lisa Ko, join us to discuss her highly anticipated book Memory Piece.
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Author Talk with Kelly Yang
Date: May 15, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Free Virtual Event
Join PBS Books National Director Heather-Marie Montilla for an update from bestselling author, Kelly Yang. Since our last conversation with Kelly, she has released seven new titles for her middle-grade readers to enjoy, including two additions to her beloved series The Front Desk. We’ll discover more behind these novels and find out what’s next for Kelly Yang on this episode of PBS Books.
What to Read this Summer with Booklist Reader
Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Free Virtual Event
Join PBS Books and the American Library Association’s Booklist Reader teams as we dive into all the must-read adult fiction books this summer. Whether you’re on the hunt for a quick weekend read, looking for a new series, or thinking about re-discovering a favorite author, there will be no shortage of great picks in this can’t-miss episode. So, grab a pen as we help you create your Summer Reading List!
PBS Books Readers Club – Rachel Khong
Date: May 29, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Free Virtual Event
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, PBS Books is thrilled to have a bestselling author, Lisa Ko, join us to discuss her highly anticipated book Memory Piece. Lisa takes us on a road trip through time with Giselle (artist), Jackie (internet tech expert) & Ellen (activist), three lifelong friends whose lives as children growing up in the 80s shaped their prospects as adults at the turn of the millennia.
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