Join Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, for an evening celebrating her latest book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. This #1 New York Times bestseller blends birdwatching, nature, and personal reflection, featuring Tan’s original sketches and insights on finding peace in the natural world.
Tan will share how observing birds became a source of solace and meaning during political and social turmoil, offering a fresh perspective on the beauty hidden in everyday life. Don’t miss this inspiring evening with one of literature’s most beloved voices.
“Moving . . . Through diary entries, original sketches and questions to spark readers’ own introspection, this is a heartfelt look at the impact of the natural world—for those who take the time to look outside.” —People Magazine
“What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her her deep empathy and insight to birds.
—Jennifer Ackerman
“This is one of the most infectious and convincing books about nature I’ve read… this offers great delight and unexpected intrigue.”
—Dave Eggers
AMY TAN is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. The Joy Luck Club spent over forty weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and was adapted into a critically acclaimed film, for which she served as co-producer and co-screenwriter. Her works have earned numerous accolades and have been translated into more than 35 languages. She lectures at prestigious universities internationally, delivered a TED talk on creativity, was featured on Sesame Street, and spoke at the White House. Tan is also an advocate for environmental conservation and serves on the board of the American Bird Conservancy.
