Join us for an evening with Curtis Chin, celebrated author of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, as part of the statewide Great Michigan Read tour presented by Michigan Humanities. Chin’s memoir traces his experiences growing up Chinese‑American in Detroit—balancing humor, heart, and the lively world of Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine, his family's restaurant that fed people from all walks of life in 1908s Detroit. His story captures the complexities of coming out as a gay Asian‑American, his years at the University of Michigan, and his later work including co-founding the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in New York City and a writing career that spans numerous television writing and documentary filmmaking credits.
Event Features
* Tastings from popular Muskegon Chinese restaurants, 6 to 6:30 PM
* Book signing immediately following the program
* Books available for purchase courtesy of The Book Nook
The program on Monday, April 13th, begins at 6:30 pm with doors opening at 6:00. The author will be signing copies of his book after the program and Chin’s book will be available for purchase through The Book Nook.
This author event with Curtis Chin is part of the Great Michigan Read spring tour. The 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national, statewide, and local partners, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union.