For Immediate Release: September 14, 2005
Contact: Sherri Eng (415) 557-4282
seng@sfpl.org
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China Boy Author Gus Lee Kicks Off One City One Book EventsSan Francisco — Author Gus Lee will participate in a series of special events to encourage discussion of China Boy, his compelling 1991 novel about life as a young Chinese American boy living in San Francisco’s tough Panhandle neighborhood during the 1950s. China Boy is the selected reading for San Francisco’s new One City One Book: San Francisco Reads program. Among the program highlights: Lee will read and sign books on Sept. 27 at the newly renovated Excelsior Branch Library, talk about his life in San Francisco with the San Francisco Chronicle book editor on Oct. 26 at the Main Library and do a lunchtime reading on Oct. 27 at Book Passage-Ferry Plaza, among many others. Please see below for a full line-up of events. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 415-557-4277. Also, visit the One City One Book web site for additional resources at www.sfpl.org/news/ocob/onecity.htm Launched in June, One City One Book is a citywide reading initiative developed to encourage all residents to read and discuss the same book. Readings and discussion groups will be held at various libraries and bookstores throughout San Francisco to foster dialog around the book. Special Events
Meet the Author! – Join China Boy author Gus Lee at an Excelsior Branch neighborhood family book discussion, reading and signing!
Big Book Sale Members’ Reception – Gus Lee will be on hand to meet and sign books for members of Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
Meet Gus Lee for Dim Sum and Tea! – Sample dim sum, have tea and meet Gus Lee when he signs China Boy at Books Inc., an official sponsor of One City One Book.
Litquake Lit Crawl: San Francisco Stories – Gus Lee reads from China Boy, alongside other writers who explore San Francisco in their work, at one of this San Francisco Literary Festival’s Mission District “Lit Crawl” venues; booksigning to follow readings.
Gus Lee in conversation with Oscar Villalon – Join us for an in-depth conversation between Gus Lee and the San Francisco Chronicle Book editor about Lee’s experience growing up in San Francisco and becoming an acclaimed writer.
Lunchtime Reading – Gus Lee will read from China Boy and sign books at Book Passage’s San Francisco store.
Meet the Author! – The San Francisco School invites Portola, Bayview and all San Francisco residents to a reading, discussion and signing with Gus Lee. China Boy Book Discussions
Book discussion at the Richmond Branch Library
FOR TEENS! – 826 Valencia, a unique educational work space for kids & teens, hosts a teen book discussion about China Boy.
Book discussion at the Park Branch Library
Book discussion at the Anza Branch Library
Book discussion at Borders Mission Bay
Book discussion at A Great Good Place for Books
Book discussion at the Ingleside Branch – Join the West Portal Book Club, currently meeting at the Ingleside Branch.
Book discussion at the Chinatown Branch Library (English language)
Book discussion at the Parkside Branch Library
Book discussion at Borders Stonestown
Book discussion at the Eureka Valley Branch Library
Book Discussion at the Bernal Branch Library
Book discussion at the Potrero Branch Library City Guides China Boy Walking Tours
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