ILP: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Amy Tan is a celebrated American author known for her rich storytelling, which often explores Chinese-American identity and mother-daughter relationships. Her breakthrough novel, The Joy Luck Club (1989), became a best-seller and was adapted into a successful film. Tan’s other notable works include The Kitchen God's Wife, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and Saving Fish from Drowning. Through her novels, essays, and memoir, Where the Past Begins, Tan has gained acclaim for her exploration of cultural heritage and personal resilience. Her work has earned multiple awards and established her as a major voice in contemporary American literature.

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This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

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