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Weaving Identity: South Asian Authors on Telling Our Stories

Group of Desi South Asian young adults taking a group photo.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Price: Free

Princeton Public Library
(Community Room)

65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
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Princeton Public Library

Event Description

Engage with local South Asian authors as they delve into the complexities of identity and the power of storytelling.

Join Ambreen Ali of Central Desi and featured authors Pooja Makhijani, Namrata Patel, Priyanka Taslim, and F.S. Yousaf for a thought-provoking discussion.

Reflect on how cultural heritage shapes their work and the importance of these stories in literature.

After the discussion, enjoy chai and desi snacks in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an annual observance in May that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history, culture, and society.

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