An American Meo: A Tale of Remembering and Forgetting
Author Anisa Rahim will discuss her book, An American Meo, a hybrid work of nonfiction, fiction, and myth that explores identity, heritage, and the weight of generational memory.
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Livonia Chow Mein: A Novel
Author Abigail Savitch-Lew will discuss her debut novel Livonia Chow Mein — a gripping, four-generation saga set in Brownsville, Brooklyn, centered on a Chinese family-owned restaurant and its deep roots in a neighborhood shaped by waves of immigrant and working-class communities.
Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand
This book explores how Manhattan’s Koreatown transformed into a “transclave”—a commercialized ethnic hub driven by South Korea’s global nation-branding strategy and the diverse cultural mosaic of New York City.