EVENTS & NEWS
Word Bookstore (NJ)
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am ET
Where: WORD Bookstore, 29 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Join author Emeline Lee and illustrator Basia Tran as they celebrate the launch of their new book, Gwei the Hungry Ghost, with a storytime and signing. Come with the whole family for a cozy reading and fun activity time!
Registration is free and walk-ins are welcome.
Books of Wonder (NYC)
When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:30am ET
Where: Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. New York NY 10011
Join author Emeline Lee and illustrator Basia Tran for a storytime featuring their new book Gwei the Hungry Ghost! Programming includes an interactive read aloud, activity time, and giveaways, and more!
Registration is free and walk-ins are welcome.
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Past Events
Ballet Hispanico
When: Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7 pm EST
Where: Ballet Hispánico, 167 W 89th St #1901, New York, NY 10024
Join creators Michaela Goade, Aida Salazar, and Emeline Lee for a special dance performance of their latest works. Featuring Alvin Ailey dancer, Katherine Jimenez
Intrepid Museum
When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm EST
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Bonnie’s Rocket joins NASA, The Blue Man Group, Wild World of Animals Exhibits, and more for Kids Week at the museum!
Books of Wonder
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6pm EST
Where: 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
Celebrate the official launch party of Bonnie’s Rocket on the day of the book’s release! Join us for a reading, interview, and signing (plus fun treats!).
Registration Required (in-person and virtual)
Yu & Me Books
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 12-2pm EST
Where: 44 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
Conversation & Reading in partnership with Kweli Journal
Join us in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown to celebrate the release of Bonnie’s Rocket!
Free, and no registration required!