Join us in celebrating the book release of Mahjong by Nicole Wong! Nicole will be joined by Mimi Lok (Last of Her Name) for a conversation about her book writing process and her work with The Mahjong Project. Q&A and book signing to follow. Mahjong photographer Andria Lo and illustrator Helen Shewolfe Tseng will also be in attendance.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights. Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime, Mahjong is a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike.With vibrant photography and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have. In addition, Mahjong delves into the strategy, history, and design of the game and discusses various popular styles of play (American mah-jongg, Japanese riichi mahjong, and more).With Mahjong as your guide, learn the history and evolution of this beautiful game while you connect with friends, family, and culture. You may even write your own house rules—just don’t forget the snacks!
ABOUT NICOLE WONG
Nicole Wong is a writer and producer based in Oakland, California. She has over a decade of experience working with companies and community organizations that tell stories about the Asian American experience. She created The Mahjong Project to preserve a piece of her family history and bring more people into the joy of playing the game, while also encouraging others to contemplate unique family traditions in their own lives. The Mahjong Project hosts pop-up mahjong nights around San Francisco and Oakland and collects stories and anecdotes about the game through oral history and multimedia storytelling. Mahjong is her first book.
ABOUT MIMI LOK
Mimi Lok is an award-winning writer, nonprofit leader, narrative strategy coach and consultant. She works with social justice-centered organizations and leaders on building narrative power for their communities. She is the author of the story collection Last of Her Name, winner of a PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize and a California Book Award Silver Medal.
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