Date: April 1, 2023
Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, DC
Partners: DC Public Library, Vietnam Society, Algonquin Books
Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai joined Vietnam Society and the DC Public Library to discuss her bestselling novel Dust Child. The story weaves together the lives of Amerasians, veterans, and families in postwar Vietnam, exploring forgiveness, belonging, and the complexity of identity.
In conversation with moderators from the Vietnamese American community, Quế Mai reflected on her writing process and the emotional truths behind her characters. The event offered readers a moving glimpse into the power of literature to heal memory and connect generations.
