a conversation on food: a book-signing fundraiser with Nguyen Phan Que Mai

18380 Brookhurst Street,Fountain Valley CA 92708

21 November, 2021

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Nguyen Phan Que Mai, author of international best-seller, The Mountains Sing, is in OC for the first time! Join us for books, food, & drinks VAALA, The Ravenous Couple, The Recess Room, and Michelin star chef, Minh Phan Presents:A conversation on the power of food: a book signing featuring Nguyễn Phan Quế MaiJoin us for a book signing fundraising event to celebrate Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's U.S. book tour. She is the author of The Mountains Sing, an award-winning novel & international best-seller. Enjoy admission to meet and greet Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, actress Quyen Ngo, musician Jason Nguyen, Michelin star chef Minh Phan, and Hong & Kim from The Ravenous Couple. Quyen and Jason will perform and Minh and Quế Mai will have a conversation about the role of food in Vietnamese history and society, the role of food in bringing people together, food as a healer, and food as a symbol and expression of love. Enjoy a tasting of food, appetizers, and drinks provided by local restaurants including: The Recess RoomCha54DayLan Anh KitchenR&B TeaThe first 75 paid tickets purchases will receive gift bags valued at $50, filled with products from: OmsomRed Boat Fish SauceCham Dipping SauceSon Fish Sauce& more!Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will be signing and personalizing her novel for those who attend. THE MOUNTAINS SING, is an International Bestseller, Runner-Up for the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Winner of the 2020 BookBrowse Best Debut Award, Winner of the Blogger's Book Prize 2021, Winner of the 2021 International Book Awards, Winner of the 2021 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, and Winner of the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship for "a work of exceptional quality" and for "contribution to peace and reconciliation". We care about the health of our community and therefore ask that all attendees to be fully vaccinated. Except when eating and drinking, please wear your masks according to local COVID-19 protocols. Thank you. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the education of children who are from disadvantaged or ethnic minority groups in Vietnam via two selected charities: https://www.peacetreesvietnam.org/ https://www.saigonchildren.com/VAALA is a registered 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-exempt and help us with our mission of connecting and enriching communities through Vietnamese arts and culture.