Chinatown Cultural Reads: Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong

Event Date: July 18, 2026 (3:30PM)

Come read with your community! Teens and adults of all ages are invited to join us for a monthly discussion of a book related to the Chinese and Chinese American experience. This month's discussion is: Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong.

In Chinese culture, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence, passion, ambition, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong. Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker, and dreamer. From her love of food and pop culture to her unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic ableism, Alice shares her thoughts on creativity, access, power, care, the pandemic, mortality, and the future. As a self-described disabled oracle, Alice traces her origins, tells her story, and creates a space for disabled people to be in conversation with one another and the world. Filled with incisive wit, joy, and rage, Wong’s Year of the Tiger will galvanize readers with big cat energy. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk.

Space is limited. Registration is required.  

For teens and adults 13 and up.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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