An Evening with Author Curtis Chin
Join MIHumanities for an engaging conversation with award-winning author Curtis Chin as they discuss his heartfelt memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. This powerful personal story explores family, childhood, identity, and belonging while growing up in 1980’s Detroit.
Time & Location
May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Bayliss Public Library, 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA
About Event
Join for an engaging conversation with award-winning author Curtis Chin as he discusses his heartfelt memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. This powerful personal story explores family, childhood, identity, and belonging while growing up in 1980’s Detroit.
Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Island Books & Crafts. A book signing with Curtis will take place following the talk.
This event is FREE, and all are welcome!
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at 6 PM
Bayliss Public Library Community Room
541 Library Dr. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
This author event with Curtis Chin is part of the Great Michigan Read spring tour. The 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national, statewide, and local partners, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.
More info can be found on the Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyaxkZXvu/
Or on the Michigan Humanities website: https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/
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