An Evening with Abigail Savitch-Lew: Livonia Chow Mein

Join us for "An Evening with Abigail Savitch-Lew," featuring her debut novel, *Livonia Chow Mein*. This gripping story explores the complex dynamics of family history and political upheaval centered around a Chinese family-owned restaurant in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and its impact on the neighborhood’s Jewish and Black residents over a century. The narrative delves into the mystery behind a tragic event in 1978 when two tenements on Livonia Avenue burned down, displacing many and sparking the question of who was behind the fire.

Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of *Livonia Chow Mein* or a $10 RBB gift card, with additional books available for purchase. The evening will feature an audience Q&A and signing following the talk. Abigail Savitch-Lew, a talented writer of Jewish and Chinese descent, brings this compelling story to life, while Catherine Shen, host of Connecticut Public's *Where We Live*, will guide the conversation. Don’t miss the chance to explore a unique Brooklyn world through Savitch-Lew’s insightful storytelling.