The Night Parade, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir, draws upon Japanese, Taiwanese, and Okinawan myth to shift the cultural narrative around mental illness, grief and remembrance. Author and former DPPL library staff member Jami Nakamura Lin will read excerpts from her book and will be joined in conversation with illustrator Cori Nakamura Lin and DPPL staff member Ariana Haze.
The Night Parade has been named a most anticipated book by Poets & Writers, Library Journal and more.
"Extraordinary" - Library Journal (starred)
"Gorgeous." - Publishers Weekly (starred)
Book Sales provided by Women & Children First
Book Signing
The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.