In conjunction with JANM’s hapa.me – 15 years of the hapa project exhibition, creator and photographer Kip Fulbeck will moderate a conversation with hapa writers covering topics including Asian American identity, drawing from personal stories, and how cultural education influences their storytelling. The panel will include New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Love and Other Consolation Prizes) and award-winning playwright, essayist, poet, author, editor, and screenwriter Velina Hasu Houston. hapa.me catalog signing to follow.

This program is free for Museum members and included with general admission for non-members. Please purchase admission at the front desk at the main building prior to the event. RSVPs are strongly encouraged using this online form as reserved guests will be given priority entry.