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Sat 09/04 2010	Berkeley, CA	West Coast Live! A nationally syndicated NPR show. Interview Broadcast from the Freight and Salvage Coffee House 2020 Addison Street near Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 Time: 9:30AM Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. RESERVATIONS--for your 2 hours of slow-food radio with conversation, music and play: 415-664-9500, or TICKETWEB A fully live national 2-hour radio variety show hosted every weekend by Sedge Thomson and featuring author interviews, music, and comedy.

Tue 09/14 2010	San Francisco, CA	City Lights Books 261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133 Time 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thu 09/16 2010	Berkeley, CA	Mrs. Dalloway's 2904 College Ave. Berkeley, CA Time 7:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Tue 09/21 2010	West Hollywood, CA	Book Soup 8818 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Time 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

09/02 - 10/03 2010	San Francisco, CA	Driftwood Salon Gallery presents: Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) A Place of Her Own, Phase II 39 Isis St. (between 12th St & 11th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103 www.driftwoodsalon.com Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 6pm A Place of Her Own, a mutli-faceted artistic approach responding to the question, "If you had a place of your own, what would it be?"

Thu 10/07 2010	Portland, OR	Reed College "The Visiting Writers Series" Psychology Building Auditorium 105 Time: 6:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Sat 10/09 2010	Seattle, WA	Elliott Bay Book Company 1521 Tenth Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Sat 10/16 2010	Santa Rosa, CA	Copperfield's Books Montgomery Village 2316 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thu 10/21 2010	San Francisco, CA	Books Inc. Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA 94102 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Fri 10/29 2010	Sacramento, CA	Stories On Stage Sacramento Poetry Center 1719 25th Street (Between Q & R) Sacramento, CA 95816 Featuring the work of Angie Chau, performed by an actor. Donation: $5 Join us for refreshments, beginning 7:00pm For more info: valeriefioravanti.com »Thu Story introduced by the author and read by an actor, and book signing

Sat 10/30 2010	Point Reyes Station, CA	Point Reyes Books 11315 State Route 1 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Reading with Pam Houston author of Cowboys Are My Weakness Time: 8:00 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thu 11/04 2010	San Francisco, CA	Hedgebrook Benefit Residence of Sarah Ladipo Manyika's Cole Valley San Francisco, CA 94117 Reading with Leslie Larson author of Breaking Out of Bedlam and Karen Llagas author of Archipelago Dust Time: 7pm

Tue 11/09 2010	Davis, CA	UC Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 126 Voorhies (new location) Time: 7:00 pm Reading with James Kaelan

Sat 11/13 2010	San Francisco, CA	Chinatown Branch, San Francisco Public Library 1135 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Time: 2:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Sat 11/13 2010	San Francisco, CA	Writers With Drinks The Make-Out Room 3225 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 647-2888 www.writerswithdrinks.com Time: 7:30pm Reading with Debbie Stoller, Indigo Moor, Deb Campo, Richard Kadrey and Larry-Bob Roberts

Wed 12/01 2010	Oakland, CA	Mills College Art Museum Binh Danh Exhibit "Collecting Memories" 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94613 Time: 7 pm For more info: Mills College website » Reading with Isabelle Pelaud and Troung Tran

Tue Mar 01 2011	San Francisco, CA	Drew School 2901 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115-2432 Time: 12-3pm Class visit, Author reading, conversation, and book signing This event open to Drew students only

Thu Mar 03 2011	Merced, CA	University of California, Merced Classroom Building, Willow Room COB 322 (next to the Library) 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Time: 7pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission

Sat Mar 05 2011	Sacramento, CA	Authors on the Move Fundraiser for Sacramento Library Foundation Hyatt Hotel, downtown Sacramento Time: 4:00-10:00 pm Sacramento’s premier literary event - is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Library Foundation benefiting the 27 branch libraries with literacy and tutoring programs as well as books and materials. Sold Out Event

Tue Mar 08 2011	Oakland, CA	California College of the Arts Oakland Campus Nahl Hall 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 Time: 7:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission

Thu Mar 10 2011	Sausalito, CA	Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series Studio 333 on Caledonia Street Sausalito, CA 94965 $5 donation suggested http://whytherearewords.wordpress.com » Time: 7 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission

Tue Mar 15 2011	Radio	Love Letters Live Radio Interview with Janet Gallin Click on kusf.org to listen on live stream www.lovelettersquad.com » Time: 12:30pm

Wed Mar 16 2011	Berkeley, CA	Pegasus Books Downtown Berkeley "Lyrics and Dirges" hosted by Tomas Moniz 2349 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA Time: 7:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission

Thur Apr 14 2011	Stockton, CA	University of the Pacific Sponsored by Writing in the Disciplines, The Writing Center 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211 Time: 3:00-4:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission
Fri May 06 2011	San Francisco, CA	Asian Coalition Scholarship Award Dinner Sponsored by City College of San Francisco Location and Time: TBD Restaurant in Chinatown Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Sat May 07 2011	San Jose, CA	Bridging Cultures & Generations: A Conversation on Vietnamese American Literature Featuring Writers: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam, Isabelle Pelaud Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Second floor, Rooms 225-229 150 East San Fernando Street San José Time: 3-5pm Reading with Isabelle Pelaud and Andrew Lam Open to the public and free admission

Fri May 20 2011	Boston, MA	Excel High School 95 G Street South Boston, MA 02127-2920 Time: TBD Class Visit- Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thur July 14 2011	San Francisco, CA	THE BOOKSMITH ANGIE CHAU, ANDREW LAM, and ISABELLE PELAUD talk about Vietnamese American Identity, Literature and California More details at booksmith.com 1644 Haight Street San Francisco, California 94117 Time: 7:30pm

Thur July 21 2011	San Francisco, CA	InsideStorytime FABLES at Cafe Royale 800 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94109 Author Reading. The line up includes: Michael David Lukas (The Oracle of Stamboul), Angie Chau (Quiet as They Come), Heather Fowler (Suspended Heart), Andrew Dugas (Sleepwalking in Paradise), and Suzanne Kleid. With MC Ransom Stephens (The God Patent). Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thur Sep 29 2011	Hayward, CA	Chabot College English 25: Asian-American Literature 25555 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward, CA. 94545 Time: 10:30-11:45am Class visit: author reading and discussion

Wed Oct 12 2011	Red Wing, MN	St. James Hotel 406 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Time: 12 noon Author reading, discussion, and book signing

Sat Nov 5 2011	Claremont, CA	PAMLA 2011, Scripps College 109th Annual Conference of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association “First Fiction: Remembering and Forgetting” Time: 1:30-3pm Panel discussion with Shawna Ryan, Benjamin Bac Sierra, and Chair Sandra Park

Tue Nov 15 2011	San Francisco, CA	Feast of Words, A Literary Pot Luck SomArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan (at Eighth St.), San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Featuring the author paired with an accomplished chef for a night of food and literature

Thur Dec 1 2011	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco State University Vietnamese American Literature 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 Room EP 101 Time: 9:30am Class visit: author reading and discussion

Sat Dec. 10 2011	San Francisco, CA	DVAN's Annual Holiday Fundraiser Reading, Art, Food, and Silent Auction: Featuring a reading by Angie Chau and exhibits by visual artists Julie Thi Underhill and Viet Le. Suggested Donation: $10-20 California College of the Arts Writers' Studio 195 DeHaro St. (at 15th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6-10pm

Thur Dec 15 2011	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	Women and the Writer's Career: Experiences Shared and Tips to Success Venue: American Center, 8th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Time: 2:00 p.m. Author Angie Chau will share her perspectives as a Vietnamese-American writer, discuss the inspiration for her work, and give tips for success. Drawing on her experience as an executive recruiter, she will also talk about best practices applicable to women writers and female professionals in advancing their careers. Angie Chau is based in San Francisco, California and is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection, Quiet As They Come.

Thur Dec 27 2011	Hanoi, Vietnam	Women and the Writer's Career: Experiences Shared and Tips to Success Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street Hanoi, Vietnam Time: 3:00 p.m. Author Angie Chau will share her perspectives as a Vietnamese-American writer, discuss the inspiration for her work, and give tips for success. Drawing on her experience as an executive recruiter, she will also talk about best practices applicable to women writers and female professionals in advancing their careers. Angie Chau is based in San Francisco, California and is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection, Quiet As They Come.

Wed Feb 8 2012	San Jose, CA	Evergreen Valley College, Authors’ Series 3095 Yerba Buena Rd. San Jose, CA 95135 Time: 12:30-1:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Wed Feb 22 2012	Lynnwood, WA	Women's History Awareness Month Brown Bag Lecture Series: “A female immigrant’s journey to success”. Collaborations: Brown Bag L.S., ACCE, DSC, OSL, ASEdCC, Vietnamese Club, Faculty, and Black Box. Edmonds Community College 20000 68th Ave. W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thur Feb 23 2012	Seattle, WA	University of Washington Simpson Center for the Humanities Allen Library South, Research Commons, Green Room A Time: 12:00 PM Author reading, conversation, and book signing

Thur Feb 23 2012	Seattle, WA	World Café: “Exploring our connections to Vietnam and one another” PeaceTrees Vietnam and Vietnam Friendship Association An evening of Conversation and Refreshments The World Café is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited, so please register in advance. New Holly Gathering Hall 7054 32nd Ave South Seattle, WA 98118 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Reading followed by Group Discussion

Wed March 7, 2012	San Francisco, CA	Drew School 2901 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Time: 9-10:30am Author reading, Q&A, and book signing

Fri April 13, 2012	Pebble Beach, CA	Stevenson School -- Pebble Beach Campus 3152 Forest Lake Road Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Time: Noon Author reading, writing exercise, Q&A, and book signing

Sat April 21, 2012	Santa Rosa, CA	Chew On This! Benefit Dinner for Sonoma County Public Library Foundation 211 E Street Santa Rosa CA 6:15pm wine and hors d'oeuvres 7:00pm dinner with the authors Tickets: $105 /person Buy tickets here Please join us on April 21st for an evening of fine wine, food and conversation with Bay Area authors to benefit the Sonoma County Library system and Book Festival.

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