Events at Yu & Me Books

For any event inquiries:

Please fill out this intake form - we will not accept event requests from in-store visitors or phone calls. We would love at least a 3 months in advance! If we think your event is a good fit for our store, we will respond directly. If you have not heard from us within a month, we unfortunately are unable to host your event. Please be patient with us - we are a small but mighty team!

Wearing a white shirt with a cartoon cow and "I refuse to tolerate lactose" text, someone attends Reading Series | Lactose Intolerant hosted by Ruth Minah Buchwald at Yu & Me Books NYC, Jan 8th, 7pm—featuring writers of color.

Thursday, January 8 at 7:00PM

Reading Series | Lactose Intolerant

lactose intolerant (@lactoseintolerantnyc) is an anti-clout monthly(ish) reading series featuring writers of color in NYC. Hosted and curated by Ruth Minah Buchwald; sponsored by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop.

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Join author Sylvia Chen for a Meet & Greet at Yu & Me Books! Celebrate Lunar New Year with her picture book, Sparkles for Sunny. Jan 18, 11:30AM–12:30PM, 44 Mulberry. Featuring Sylvia in a qipao and the book cover.

January 18, 2026 at 11:30AM

Meet & Greet | Sparkles for Sunny by Sylvia Chen

Family traditions and individuality blend in a delightful tale of a spirited little girl determined to create her own qípáo, a traditional Chinese dress, for the Lunar New Year in Sylvia Chen’s new picture book, SPARKLES FOR SUNNY.

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January 23, 2026 at 8:00PM

January No/Pen Mic

Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin

Event flyer for Book Launch | A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang at Yu & Me Books. Includes author and Sally Wen Mao’s photos, the book cover, event details, and RSVP info. A magical realist family saga set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria.

January 27, 2026 at 7:00PM

Book Launch | A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang

A dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate.

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January 31, 2026 at 7:00PM

Doing the Math: Straightforward Personal Finance in a Topsy Turvy World with Chitra Marti

Join us for a financial literacy workshop with Y&M bookseller and economics PhD Chitra for straightforward guidance on your personal finances. Free to attend!

Event flyer for Book Launch | The Wall Dancers by Yi-Ling Liu at Yu & Me Books, featuring Yi-Ling Liu and Zeyi Yang. Includes photos, book cover, Feb 3 (7-8PM ET) at 44 Mulberry, RSVP info, and insights on current China and the Chinese internet.

February 3, 2026 at 7:00PM

Book Launch | The Wall Dancers by Yi-Ling Liu

An indelible, deeply reported human narrative of contemporary China in which the country's carefully regulated internet offers a lens into the broader national tension between freedom and control.

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Yu & Me Books presents the Book Launch for "Goodbye and Everything After" by Mae Coyiuto, in conversation with Shannon C.F. Rogers. Event flyer includes author photos, book cover, date, location, and info on signed copies.

February 18, 2026 at 7:00PM

Book Launch | Goodbye and Everything After by Mae Coyiuto

A teen girl comes face to face with the ghost of her recently deceased dad when she ignores a strict Filipino superstition in this contemporary YA novel that tackles grief, family tension, and first love.

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A group gathers in Yu & Me Books for a colorful Beginner's Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio, held at 44 Mulberry St on Sat. 2/21, 7–9:30PM. A sign announces the event amid art supplies and creative energy.

February 21, 2026 at 7:00PM

Beginners Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio

Join us for a Beginner's Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio and create your own handmade bookmark!

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Event poster: Book Launch | Just Between Us by Adeline Kon, in convo with Sylvia Bi, hosted by Yu & Me Books. Photos, book cover, and event details for Feb 24, 7-8PM ET at 44 Mulberry. Signed graphic novel copies available.

February 24, 2026 at 7:00PM

Book Launch | Just Between Us by Adeline Kon

In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition.

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Event flyer for Yu & Me Books’ Book Launch: Bad Asians by Lillian Li, in convo with Katharine Chin. Includes author photos, novel cover, Feb 26, 7-8PM ET at 44 Mulberry. Attend for a chance at a signed copy!.

February 26, 2026 at 7:00PM

Book Launch | Bad Asians by Lillian Li

From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another.

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February 20, 2026 at 8:00PM

February No/Pen Mic

Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin