Award-winning author Charles Yu, whose groundbreaking novel Interior Chinatown inspired the Hulu Series, will join NEA Big Read Chair Ira Sukrungruang in conversation at Knox Memorial Theater in downtown Mount Vernon. Festivities begin with a performance by Jingwei Lion Dance Association of Columbus, Ohio, followed by Charles Yu's reading and discussion of Interior Chinatown. Stay afterward for a community meal catered by Chef Nav of Half Baked Bistro.

A fun event for ages 14+! As with all Library programs, this event is free and open to the public but advance registration is required and seats are limited.To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/Mar23-Charles-Yu-Author-Talk or follow the QR code.

The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. For more information or inquiries about this event, please visit www.knox.net, email knoxwrites1@gmail.com or call (740) 392-2665 EXT. 8259.

** The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is delighted to offer a community meal, thanks to generous support from Friends of the Library. Patrons are advised that this event involves food and beverages. We are unable to accommodate allergies and attendees assume responsibility for all risks involved when exposed to or consuming food and beverages provided at this event.