China Institute in America is delighted to host an evening with acclaimed author and journalist Peter Hessler, whose works have illuminated the intricate connections between people, cultures, and history. Hessler will join Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at the China Institute in America, for an engaging discussion about his latest book, Other Rivers.
In Other Rivers, Hessler delves into the lives and landscapes shaped by the world’s waterways, offering readers a compelling exploration of adaptation, resilience, and transformation. This newest work continues the legacy of his celebrated body of writing, which includes River Town, Oracle Bones, Country Driving, and Strange Stones: Dispatches from East and West. Together, these books form a powerful narrative about the intersections of tradition and modernity in both China and the United States.
This special event will feature an in-depth conversation about Hessler’s experiences, inspirations, and the storytelling process that has earned him a global readership. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A and a book signing, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with one of today’s most thoughtful literary voices.
Join us for an evening of insight and discovery as Peter Hessler shares his journey through writing and the stories that connect us all.
Copies of Other Rivers will be available for purchase on site and can be signed by the author.
This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
China Institute in America’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.