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Kepler’s is thrilled to be hosting an event for the captivating young adult debut by Kara H.L. Chen Love & Resistance. Delve into this funny, whip-smart story about love, resistance, and enduring friendships that make it all worthwhile.
Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang's invisible life takes an unexpected turn at Plainstown High when she defends herself against a pointed racist comment by infamous it-girl Mitzi Clarke. Olivia's act of courage propels her into the Nerd Net, a secret society fighting Mitzi's reign of terror. Together, they plan to unite the masses and bring about true change at school.
Prepare for an evening of exploration as Kara H.L. Chen discusses the inspiration behind Love & Resistance and shares insights into the characters' journeys. Discover why this book is perfect for fans of E. Lockhart's The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.
Kara will be in conversation with Nicole Chen, the author of It's Boba Time for Pearl Li! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 8th at 3 PM, and don't miss this chance to be swept away by Kara H.L. Chen's remarkable storytelling prowess. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable event!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Kara H.L. Chen grew up near Cleveland, Ohio, where she once had to shovel snow off her car with a plastic trashcan. She now lives on the West Coast with her husband and daughters, and is learning how to use an Instapot. She has undergraduate degrees in English and economics, a J.D., and an MFA in fiction. She has used her economics degree exactly once, when she tried to make a joke about marginal costs and marginal returns. It did not go well.
Nicole Chen’s experience growing up Taiwanese American, and the blend of Catalan, Spanish, Taiwanese and American influences in her present home, fuels her desire to write and tell stories that reflect a diverse and multicultural American identity. Nicole lives in sunny California with her Andorran husband and young daughter. Her debut picture book, HOW WE SAY I LOVE YOU, illustrated by Lenny Wen and published by Knopf BFYR (December 2022) was a Target Book Club pick and selected by the Dollywood Foundation for inclusion in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Her debut middle grade novel, IT’S BOBA TIME FOR PEARL LI!, from Quill Tree/Harper Collins (February 28, 2023) is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. To learn more about Nicole, visit storiesbynicolechen.com.
Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 years old and must be worn at all times in the venue, and throughout the duration of the event.