Meet the Author: Jeff Chang

Join us at Maud Marks Branch Library for a special morning with acclaimed author Jeff Chang, a leading voice on culture, race, and music in America today. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chang will discuss his powerful new book, Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, in conversation with a guest moderator, followed by a book signing. Best known for his groundbreaking work Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation—named one of the best American nonfiction books of the past 25 years—Chang brings a dynamic and thought-provoking perspective to the intersections of identity, history, and popular culture. All attendees will receive a free copy of Water Mirror Echo (while supplies last). Space is limited—reserve your spot today! About the Author: Jeff Chang is an award-winning writer, cultural critic, and organizer whose work explores the intersections of culture, race, politics, and music. He is the author of Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, widely recognized as a defining work of American nonfiction, and Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, named one of the best books of 2025 by Publishers Weekly, Vogue, NPR, and more. His work has earned numerous honors, including the American Book Award.