"Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong, whose family moved to San José following the Vietnam War, will lead a conversation and audience Q & A with Nguyen, who will share her journey as the child of Vietnamese refugees and how her family's story shaped her life and career. The daughter of immigrants, Duong is the first Vietnamese American and the first Asian American woman to serve on the County Board of Supervisors."
"Proceeds from the event support the San José Public Library Foundation, which raises money for the library's programs and resources. Autographed copies of "Boat Baby" are included with ticket purchases. The event is set for 1-3 p.m. at Blanco, 12 N. San Pedro St. in downtown San Jose. For tickets, visit sjplf.org/AuthorEvent2025. Love, Money, Shame Comedian Gauri B is bringing her "Love, Money, Shame" tour to 3Below Theaters and Café in downtown San Jose on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m."
Vicky Nguyen, NBC News anchor and memoirist of "Boat Baby," will appear Nov. 15 at the San José Public Library Foundation's Signature event to share her experience as the child of Vietnamese refugees and how her family's story shaped her life and career. Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong, whose family moved to San José following the Vietnam War, will lead an audience Q&A; Duong is the first Vietnamese American and first Asian American woman on the County Board of Supervisors. Proceeds support the foundation and autographed copies of "Boat Baby" are included with tickets. Comedian Gauri B brings Love, Money, Shame to 3Below Theaters and Café on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; the show is recommended for ages 16 and up.
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