On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
"Crazy Rich Asians" Author Kevin Kwan
Singaporean American novelist Kevin Kwan, known for his satirical novels “Crazy Rich Asians,” “China Rich Girlfriend” and “Rich People Problems,” will present an exclusive conversation on his work that seeks to introduce contemporary Asian culture to an American audience. Presented as part of the Library’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month programming.
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Singaporean American novelist Kevin Kwan, known for his satirical novels “Crazy Rich Asians,” “China Rich Girlfriend” and “Rich People Problems,” will present an exclusive conversation on his work that seeks to introduce contemporary Asian culture to an American audience. Presented as part of the Library’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month programming.
This event will be livestreamed from both the Library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/libraryofcongress and the Library's YouTube site (with captions) at https://www.youtube.com/user/LibraryOfCongress
Tickets are free, but required via Eventbrite. Ticketing link will be available May 1, 2019.
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