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Join us for a virtual interview with bestselling author Amy Tan. Amy will discuss her latest work and share insights into the inspirations behind her unforgettable characters. Signup required
Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays which debuted at #1 on both the New York Times and the Indie bestseller list. Alison Cuddy will join her in conversation.
Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents from China, Tan’s first bestselling novel, The Joy Luck Club, offered a look at the immigration experience from the perspective of mothers and daughters. Other New York Times best-sellers followed, including The Kitchen God’s Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Saving Fish from Drowning, and The Valley of Amazement. Tan is also the author of two children’s books, a memoir, and other works. In keeping with her love of science and childhood love of doodling, she recently took up nature journal sketching. When she found herself overwhelmed by our increasingly divisive culture, she turned to nature and the world of bird life outside her own window.
Alison Cuddy is a Chicago-based writer and editor. She is the former host of the award-winning program Eight Forty-Eight on the NPR affiliate WBEZ and served as Artistic Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival. She is a board member of the Arts Club of Chicago and a member of the City of Chicago’s Cultural Advisory Council.
Signup to attend virtually here, https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Reading, Writing & Publishing | Entertainment & Culture | Book Discussion |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM
| Mon, Apr 21 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, Apr 25 | Closed |
| Sat, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Apr 27 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 at least ten working days before an event.
