The Chinese American Museum is excited to host best-selling author Lisa See on Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 pm to celebrate the paperback launch of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. Join the conversation as Lisa explores the themes of her latest historical novel, which is inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th century China as she navigates the pillars of Chinese medicine and friendship.
About the Author:
Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy. She is also the author of On Gold Mountain, which tells the story of her Chinese American family’s settlement in Los Angeles. See was the recipient of the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Association of Southern California and the Historymakers Award from the Chinese American Museum. She was also named National Women of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women.
**CAM's Beyond the Page series features conversations with AAPI authors and focuses on amplifying Asian American voices and their diverse experiences.