ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 29, 2025) –OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy.
Kevin Kwan is renowned for his novel, Crazy Rich Asians, which has been translated into 40 languages and was adapted into a blockbuster film, becoming Hollywood's highest-grossing romantic comedy in over a decade. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Kevin Kwan's literary accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. Published in 2020, Sex and Vanity hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week of release and is being adapted into a feature film by Sony Pictures. Kevin Kwan’s latest book, Lies and Weddings, is a New York Times bestseller and a most anticipated book of the year.
WHO: | Kevin Kwan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. |
WHEN: | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. |
WHERE: | Norma Hertzog Community Center – 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 |
WHY: | OC Public Libraries’ mission is to provide access to information and promote literacy at all ages. Access to world-class authors inspires reading communities to meet powerful role models in the literary world. A Slice of Literary Orange celebrates literacy and promotes books and reading! |
REGISTRATION: | No registration required, all ages welcome. Early arrival is suggested. Complimentary books available, while supplies last. Books are also available for purchase, courtesy of Mysterious Galaxy. |
OTHER LINKS: | Author Kevin Kwan - https://ocpl.org/page/slice-literary-orange |
This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.
