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David Shih Book Launch: Chinese Prodigal: A Memoir in Eight Arguments

  • L.E. Phillips Public Library Eau Claire, WI (map)

Join David Shih for a reading and conversation on the occasion of the publication of his book, Chinese Prodigal: A Memoir in Eight Arguments.

David Shih is a Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, where he has taught since 1999. He holds degrees from the University of Texas, the University of Oregon, and the University of Michigan. He has published in national outlets such as the New York Times, The New Republic, The Progressive, Slate, NPR’s Code Switch, Electric Literature, and Inside Higher Ed, and he has presented his ideas at local, state, and national levels, including NPR’s All Things Considered, WPR’s The Joy Cardin Show, and WNYC’s All In with Alison Stewart.

Books will be available for purchase.

This event is co-sponsored by the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

Earlier Event: May 21
Writers' Reunion
Later Event: October 11
Chippewa Valley Book Festival