The Backyard Bird Chronicles
Where do we turn to when the sky is falling? When even as we mask to stay safe, we expose ourselves to a long history of othering? Retreating inward by looking and listening outward, Amy Tan found solace in her backyard, the birds that are her neighbors, and the joy and freedom that comes with remaining curious and creative. Returning to her childhood dream of becoming an artist, questioning everything, and taking in the wild world that surrounds us, Tan has shared her personal journey and insights through her latest book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
About Our Speaker
Amy Tan is an award winning American author born and raised in the SF Bay Area. Her debut novel Joy Luck Club was recognized as a New York Times Bestseller. She has written several other novels, two memoirs, two children’s books, and numerous essays and short stories. She is the co-producer and co-screenwriter of the adaptation of The Joy Luck Club, a musician, a nature journalist, and a birder. She currently serves as a board member for American Bird Conservancy. Tan lives with her husband and their dog in California and New York.
Date Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7pm
Location: Zoom