# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for this special community event with author Madelyn Postman, to talk about her new book, family and the roots of Oakland Chinatown.About this EventOakland Chinatown History Book Talk: Staring into the Sun with author Madelyn PostmanJoin us for a special community event: we will learn and celebrate the rich history of Oakland Chinatown with author Madelyn Postman, the great-granddaughter of Joe Shoong, founder of the Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center in Oakland Chinatown. Madelyn is coming from London to give a reading and kick off the release of her book, Staring into the Sun. Her book blends memoir and narrative nonfiction, exploring her family history alongside the broader story of Chinese American life and the early days of Oakland Chinatown, and the founding of the SFCCC. In a community event, we will share archival photos and documents from the opening of our Center in 1953, and reflect on the legacy of the Center together with former and current students. Madelyn will read from her book and discuss her research and writing process. Come to meet the author, buy and autographed copy of her book, or share your memories of the Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center. The event is free and snacks will be provided.Here's more about her book:Paperback & ebook in May 2026 published by Ten16 PressAudio book produced by Mercury CallingThe Spark podcast & newsletterWebsite | Instagram | Bluesky
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/oak-chinatown-history-book-talk-staring-into-the-sun-by-madelyn-postman/100001987103112902
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center
- **lat**: 37.7997994
- **long**: -122.2699525
- **full address**: Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center, 316 9th Street, Oakland, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a28a8ee4d06a63e0290944c4a047b37513c3988ff4c6cc974d005fa40382f23d-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcfdeab2-gmir.jpg?v=1776253659

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman being held?
  - **A:** Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center, 316 9th Street, Oakland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman?
  - **A:** Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman is organized by Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Oak Chinatown History/ Book Talk: Staring into the Sun by Madelyn Postman",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a28a8ee4d06a63e0290944c4a047b37513c3988ff4c6cc974d005fa40382f23d-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcfdeab2-gmir.jpg?v=1776253659",
        "startDate": "2026-05-30T13:30:00-07:00",
        "endDate": "2026-05-30T16:00:00-07:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/oak-chinatown-history-book-talk-staring-into-the-sun-by-madelyn-postman/100001987103112902",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "316 9th Street",
                "postalCode": "94607",
                "addressLocality": "Oakland",
                "addressRegion": "CA",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "37.7997994",
                "longitude": "-122.2699525"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Join us for this special community event with author Madelyn Postman, to talk about her new book, family and the roots of Oakland Chinatown.",
        "offers": [
            {
                "@type": "AggregateOffer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "USD",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-15",
                "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-30T16:00:00-07:00",
                "validFrom": "2026-04-15",
                "lowPrice": "0.00",
                "highPrice": "0.00",
                "price": "0.00",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/oak-chinatown-history-book-talk-staring-into-the-sun-by-madelyn-postman/100001987103112902"
            },
            {
                "@type": "Offer",
                "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
                "priceCurrency": "USD",
                "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-15",
                "availabilityEnds": "",
                "validFrom": "2026-04-15",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/oakland/oak-chinatown-history-book-talk-staring-into-the-sun-by-madelyn-postman/100001987103112902",
                "price": 0,
                "name": "General Admission"
            }
        ],
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/shoong-family-chinese-cultural-center/27693444"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```