In the spirit of reciprocity, join outgoing 2025-26 CDWP Canadian Writer-in-Residence, Tracy Dawson, as she hosts readings and moderates a Q & A with four acclaimed Alberta authors launching new books. Susan Carpenter will read from her novel Bad Advice, Dania Idriss will read from her novel Tales of the Mountains and the Sea, JoAnn McCaig will read from her novel Beneficiary and Jane Park will read from her novel Inheritance. This event marks the finale of Tracy’s residency. Learn about the project she’s worked on over the course of her time at the University of Calgary, celebrate new work, connect with other writers and enjoy a preview of our incoming Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Refreshments will be served and the University of Calgary Bookstore will be onsite to sell books. This event is free, but space is limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

RSVP: https://events.ucalgary.ca/arts/event/514286-outro-celebrating-tracy-dawson

Join me with KAAGNY (Korean American Association of Greater New York) to discuss all things second gen KA. 149 W 24th St # 6, New York, NY. 6pm

SOLD OUT! A night with Korean Canadian Novelist Ann Y.K. Choi, Jinwoo Park, and myself, as well as Playwright Ins Choi. The first of it’s kind for Canada I think? It’s about time! Book People (1640 Queen Streeet W), 7pm.

House of Anansi, Comorant, and Flying Books are thrilled to to host authors Jane Park (Inheritance) and Leslie Shimotakahara (The Breakwater) for their book launch. Come join us for a night of lively conversation. Moderated by Helen Walsh from Diaspora Dialogue featuring myself and novelist Leslie Shimotakahara. Flying Books, 784 College St. 6.30-8pm.

RSVP: https://flyingbooks.ca/events/4900520260430

Come join us for an evening about all things Asian Prairie diaspora: Jane Park will discuss her novel, "Inheritance" about growing up in a Korean immigrant household in Edmonton, and then in small-town Alberta. Jane will be joined in conversation by Teresa Wong, a graphic memoirist, whose own works explore growing up Chinese-Canadian in Calgary. Parents with creative kids, please bring them out, so they can see that it’s possible to Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 St SW.

Event Page: https://shelflifebooks.ca/events/4871420260423