A Conversation with Gloria Chao

Asia Society is partnering with Harris County Public Library to welcome Gloria Chao, the critically acclaimed author of the young adult novels American Panda, Our Wayward Fate, and the upcoming Rent a Boyfriend. America Panda, which has been selected for Harris County Public Library's 2020 Tournament of Books program, has receive four-starred trade reviews, is a Junior Library Guild Selection and Indie's Next Pick, and was named Best Young Adult Book of 2018 by Seventeen, Bustle, PopSugar, Chicago Public Library, and Paste Magazine.

In addition to discussing her books, Chao will share her journey from MIT grad to dentist to author, and will answer audience questions. A book-signing will follow, with books available for purchase on-site via Brazos Bookstore. This program is free and open to the public; RSVPs are requested for planning purposes.

Guests are also invited to arrive early to enjoy free admission and free family guides for Asia Society's new exhibition, Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes.

Schedule: 
3–4 p.m.: Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery open for exhibition and family activities
4–6 p.m.: Program in the Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater