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Aaron Hwang - Chinese Mythology

  • Solid State Books 600 H Street Northeast Washington, DC, 20002 United States (map)

Come join us for an exciting event with Aaron Hwang as he presents his new book, Chinese Mythology

This in-person event will be held at Solid State Books on H St. NE. Don't miss out!

Tickets with AND without a book are available here!

Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales.

Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown?
 
People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different cultures coming up with different answers to explain the universe. The myths in Chinese Mythology date back to ancient China, where the Jade Emperor ruled from the Heavens alongside other deities, and when the world was filled with supernatural figures, including snake-women, animal tricksters, ghosts, demons, dragons, and more. Journey through the world's creation and the rule of heaven to the powerful shaping of earth and the rise of humanity in these stunning, exciting, and mystical tales from China, written by the author of A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac and illustrated in stunning, bright, magical pictures.

About the author: Aaron Hwang is a 2020 graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, with an MFA in fiction, Aaron Hwang is the Asian American Studies Faculty Chair at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC. With a love for myths, legends, fantasy, and magic, Aaron enjoys podcasts, board games, daydreams, and all things nerdy.

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