AANHPI Journeys: Stories of Family and Belonging

Schedule

Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Filipino Community Center | Seattle, WA

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Join us for a free, family-friendly literary event featuring local authors, book readings, family & children's activities, food, and more!
About this Event

A free, literary event to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Featuring local authors with children’s books exploring themes of identity, culture, and a sense of belonging. This event includes a panel discussion with the authors, book readings, and activities for children and families.

The panel discussion invites our guests to be part of an intimate discussion with our featured authors: Annie Cheng, Suma Subramaniam, Julia Kuo, and more.

After the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy book readings with the authors. Our guests are then invited to stay for an afternoon of fun through arts and crafts activities and photo opportunities with Magic in the PNW princess and characters. Hosted by founder Narriana Silva.

Attendees can purchase books on-site through our community partner: Wing Luke Museum's Marketplace. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Free parking. All are welcome.

The AANHPI Family Book Event is brought to you by the Filipino Community of Seattle's Social, Arts, and Culture Program. Sponsored by the Seattle Office of Department of Neigborhoods. In partnership with PSESD, Magic in the PNW, and Wing Luke Museum.


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM
Doors Open
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Check-in & Registration
πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Performance #1: FCS Kalahi Cultural Dance Ensemble
πŸ•‘: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Book Reading with Children
πŸ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion with Authors (Moderated by Suma Subramaniam)
πŸ•‘: 12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Performance #2: Purna Mudra School of Kuchipudi Dance
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Panel Discussion with Authors (Moderated by Maria Batayola)
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Book Signing with Authors
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Performance #3: "Demon Hunters" by Magic in the PNW
πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM
Event Closes
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Where is it happening?

Filipino Community Center, 5740 Martin Luther King Junior Way South, Seattle, United States

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