La Salle library to present author Grace Lin in virtual program

The La Salle Public Library will be joining more than 200 other libraries in Illinois in hosting Newberry and Caldecott honoree and New York Times best-selling author Grace Lin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

In this virtual program, learn about Lin’s latest middle-grade book, “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods,” a full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind favorite American Chinese food, and learn to draw stories.

Before she was a best-selling author and illustrator of picture books, early readers and middle-grade novels, Lin was the only Asian girl going to her elementary school in upstate New York. That experience, good and bad, has influenced her books – including her Newberry honor “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,” her Geisel honor “Ling & Ting,” her National Book Finalist “When the Sea Turned to Silver” and her Caldecott honor “A Big Mooncake for Little Star.”

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.

The program is free and open to the public. Register at https://rb.gy/kobgs. For information, call the library at 815-223-2341.