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AAPI Heritage Month Book Discussion

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
2025-05-22 18:00:00 2025-05-22 19:00:00 America/New_York AAPI Heritage Month Book Discussion In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion about the popular book that inspired the 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Thursday, May 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 18:00:00 2025-05-22 19:00:00 America/New_York AAPI Heritage Month Book Discussion In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion about the popular book that inspired the 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 1

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion about the popular book that inspired the 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.

The story focuses on American-born Chinese college professor, Rachel, who travels to Singapore with her Chinese boyfriend, Nick, to meet his family. Along the way, we learn about Rachel's upbringing and what it was like growing up as a first-generation American and the struggles she felt about being "not Chinese enough." Her struggles only increase as she learns how Nick's family and friends view her, her heritage, and her family.

We'll discuss how this book focuses on the stories of these very different characters, the way it sheds light on struggles faced by immigrants, Asian-American culture, and the ways that this book succeeded and struggled with various aspects of the AAPI experience.

Find physical copies of the book in our catalog. You can also find digital eBook and audiobook copies on both the Libby and Palace Project apps. You will want to read the book before the discussion in order to fully participate.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture | Books & Reading |

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