We created the Asian Mental Health Bookclub as an opportunity to explore Asian American identity and mental health themes in community.

We will have a virtual meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For each book, there will be 2 meetings: the first meeting will entail a group discussion of the book, and the second meeting will consist of a conversation with the author of the book.

2024 Line-Up:

(8/13) The Manicurist's Daughter: Book Discussion
(9/10) The Manicurist's Daughter: Author Conversation with Susan Lieu
(10/8) Fixing Broken Mirrors: Book Discussion
(11/12) Fixing Broken Mirrors: Author Conversation with Taesung

Join us for a virtual event where we will be chatting with Susan Lieu about her memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter. Vietnamese-American author, playwright, and performer Susan Lieu is the creator of her theatrical solo show "140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother," which received critical acclaim from LA Times, NPR, and American Theatre. Her debut memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter (Celadon), is an Apple Book Pick of the Month and Must Listen of the Month, and has received accolades from The New York Times, NPR Books, Elle Magazine, and The Washington Post. The cofounder of Socola Chocolatier, she is a proud alumnae of Harvard, Yale, and Hedgebrook.

The event will take place on Sept 13 2024 at 5pm PST. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from this talented and insightful author!

EVENT FAQ:

Who is this group for?

This group is open to all those who identify as Asian & Asian American, ages 18+.

What type of book club vibes can I expect?

This book club will be more of a casual conversation about the book and how it can connect to our lives, rather than an in-depth literary discussion (though you're welcome to share your literary insights).

What will the event agenda involve?

For book discussion meetings, most of the meeting will involve breakout groups with instructions and questions provided by the facilitator. There will also be time for all attendees to converse together. For the author discussion, there will be an interview of the author and audience Q&A.

Can I join if I didn't finish the book?

Absolutely! While it would be helpful to read the book for a richer conversation, you can still participate without having done so.

Do I have to attend both sessions of a book, i.e. the group discussion AND the author's discussion?

Nope-feel free to come to either session, or both!

Does this event cost money?

This event is free!