Author: Red Altar Book Launch with Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec

Sunday, 2/2/2025
2:00 - 3:30
Chinese Center Exhibit Space - 3rd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Red Altar is a creative fiction novel based on true people and events starting with the 1850 Chinese junk boat crash that tossed 6 teenagers into the Carmel Bay to be rescued by members of the Ohlone Rumsen nation. The novel follows 3 generations of one Chinese family as they started the fishing industry in the Monterey Bay area despite increasing racism and prejudice.

This is a story of resilience and courage, woven with the history of the anti-Chinese politics of the 19th century, and of the family members who endured and reinvented themselves over and over again as they faced laws against them and still thrived.

Today, hundreds of their descendants gather every year to celebrate the resilience, courage and contributions of the family Red Altar is based on.

Author Readings & Lectures

Engage with your favorite writers and discover your next read.

AANHPI Interest

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest
Connect with AANHPI heritage with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

Food

Discover new flavors, build cooking skills and try something tasty. For food programs, please be aware of food allergies.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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