Amy Tan Joins the 2026 Authors & Illustrators Event
Join fellow book and library lovers on October 6 at the Hilton Vancouver for a reception, dinner, and auction before settling in to hear Tan share her story. Every ticket supports the mission of FVRL Foundation, from advocacy and capital projects to the programs that make our libraries such vital gathering places for our community. It's a night that celebrates what we love most: great stories, great company, and the libraries that bring us together. Tickets can be purchased on the FVRL Foundation website.
About Author & Illustrator Amy Tan
Amy Tan is an American author best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club. Her most recent book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, is an intimate look at how she became a devoted birdwatcher and illustrator. “At age 65, I finally returned to drawing and took nature journaling lessons… to sketch birds I did not have to be an expert on birds or art. I could be naive, open, letting the curiosity I had as a child take me deeper into the world of birds and imagination.” Slowing down and observing are key to noticing the nature around you— and it can be as simple as taking a walk without your headphones or lying quietly under a tree. Here are some great resources at the library to get you started as a birder.
Recommended Books for Bird Lovers
Our catalog has so many wonderful books and resources to help feed your passion for birds!
THE SIBLEY FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA
The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
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