PITTSFIELD, Mass - Chapters Bookstore will host Jana Laiz, author of Weeping Under This Same Moon, in the event room on Friday November 21 at 6PM for a reading and signing. Weeping Under This Same Moon tells the story of Mei, a Vietnamese artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. She is the first to leave her family, bearing the responsibility of caring for her two siblings, during the exodus of thousands of refugees known as “Boat People.”
Hannah is an angry American high school student whose passion for writing and the environment only intensify her outcast state. When she learns of the plight of the Boat People she is moved to action. The International Rescue Committee has endorsed Weeping Under This Same Moon as “…a stunning achievement…” and “…inspiring.” Award winning author Emmanuel Dongala calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…uplifting…” and “…beautifully written.”
Landmark Volunteers calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…compelling” and recommends it to “…any adult or young person wishing to see what can happen by the simple act of volunteering.” The Women’s Times calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…an eye opening powerhouse of a novel…a gripping, sobering, emotional and ultimately gratifying book.”
The evening marks the first annual pumpkin bakeoff at Chapters Bookstore, as well. Cooks are welcome to register their best pumpkin dish and bring it on the 21st of November for a tasting. Prizes will be awarded.
