Monday Oct 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Powerhouse at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle #304
New York, New York
10019
About the Book.
Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a lively conversation on activism, Asian America, and how people of all ages can fight for social justice. Kristina and Annie will read from Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism (Beaming Books). Q&A and book signing to follow.
Activism is more than just screaming with signs–it’s also about discovering who we are, building spaces, and documenting our community.
Vibrant and witty, Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism shows young readers how to love their bodies, fight for social justice, and be proud of the history that’s made them who they are. Grounded in diverse lived experiences of featured Auntie Heroes and inspiring Young Rebels, this guide discusses the Asian American community, past and present; explores allyship with other communities of color; finds a place in national and global movements; and turns inward so young readers can practice love and self-care. Each chapter includes activism strategies for all kids–from those who love math and statistics to those who can’t wait for their next art project.
Along with her co-creators of Radical Cram School, Kristina Wong is Auntie Kristina, accompanying readers as they process uncomfortable realities, connect to the history of Asian America, and become leaders within their own communities and beyond.
About the Author.
Kristina Wong is an actor, writer, and performance artist. Wong is a Doris Duke Artist Award winner, Guggenheim Fellow and the first Asian American woman to be named Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama for her show Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord— a New York Times Critics Pick that premiered off-Broadway at New York Theater Workshop and won the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance. Her other notable solo shows include: Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Wong Street Journal, Kristina Wong for Public Office, and the now touring Kristina Wong #FoodBankInfluencer. Her book Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism is published by Beaming Books and is co-written with the producers of Radical Cram School, the web series she has created for kids. www.kristinawong.com
Annie Tan is an educator, activist, and storyteller working on a memoir on heritage language loss and the legacy of her relative Vincent Chin.