# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Complimentary copies of Wang’s novel New Skin (Little, Brown 2026) will be given to participants (1 per person) until books run out.About this EventJoin novelist Sarah Wang, author of the novel New Skin, for a free one-day writing workshop on “Reimagining the Asian American Immigrant Narrative” at the Chatham Square branch of the New York Public Library. How can we develop narrative strategies when writing immigrant stories and characters, particularly in regard to Asian Americans? This generative workshop will discuss approaches to crafting immigrant stories across fiction and nonfiction, as well as how we can move past limiting tropes such as the model minority stereotype and achieving the American dream. Wang’s novel New Skin, which Maggie Nelson describes as “mirthfully and mercilessly abject,” explores such approaches through writing characters who dare to dream beyond meritocracy and belonging, offering a different perspective on the immigrant story.Attendees will participate in dialogue about their own histories, experiences, and identities during the workshop to foster collaboration and exchange ideas. No writing experience necessary; all levels of participation are welcome. Bring a pen and paper or laptop to write with.Sarah Wang’s New Skin (Little Brown, 2026), which was named a best book by Apple Books, a favorite by NPR, a most anticipated book by Publisher’s Weekly, and was featured in the Los Angeles Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, People, Dazed, and Bloomberg. She has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and the London Review of Books. Wang was a finalist for a Nelson Algren Prize, and the winner of a Barbara Deming Award. She teaches creative writing at Barnard College.This workshop is open to all Asian American writers and is supported by White Rabbit Trust, Kundiman, Welcome to Chinatown, and Yu & Me Books. Free beverages from Sanzo will be provided.Registration is limited to 60 participants. Photography may occur during the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/free-writing-workshop-with-novelist-sarah-wang-author-of-new-skin/100002002951210990
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, literary-art
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: New York Public Library, Chatham Square branch
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New York Public Library, Chatham Square branch
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- **full address**: New York Public Library, Chatham Square branch, 33 East Broadway, New York, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin being held?
  - **A:** Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at New York Public Library, Chatham Square branch, 33 East Broadway, New York, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin?
  - **A:** Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin is organized by White Rabbit Trust, Welcome to Chinatown, Kundiman, and Yu & Me Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free writing workshop with novelist Sarah Wang, author of New Skin sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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