Off the Page: Amy Tan

Join internationally acclaimed author Amy Tan for a special evening hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Tan is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, including “The Joy Luck Club,” “The Bonesetter’s Daughter” and her newest release, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles.” Her work, which spans fiction, memoir, children’s books and essays, has been translated into 35 languages and adapted for film, stage and television. In this headline event for Off the Page, Tan will share insights from her writing life and artistic pursuits—from storytelling and family history to sketching birds in her backyard.

Off the Page is a literary celebration hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources throughout November. Events include talks by bestselling authors, book signings, writing workshops and more, with all library locations participating. This event is free and open to the public. No registration. First come, first seated.

For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org

You may also like the following events from Sarasota County Government:

• Next Thursday, 4th September, 02:00 pm, Florida History Lecture Series: Freshwater Fisheries in Osprey
• Next month, 14th September, 09:00 am, Voluntary Self-Serve Sandbag Summer Operation - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE in Venice
• Next month, 14th September, 09:00 am, Voluntary Self-Serve Sandbag Summer Operation - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE in Sarasota

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