There’s a tiny Asian American bookseller in San Mateo, CA called the Asian American Curriculum Project (aka AACP). They hold readings a few times a year, but, even more important, they send out a valuable newsletter that features interviews with and articles about Asian American writers. The newsletter also includes an updated calendar that keeps you informed of festivals and events that might be of particular interest to Asian American readers.
In the latest issue, I saw they had a book sale. So I go down the list of discounted books and much to my surprise and delight I find my very own Mayor of the Roses. Yes, that’s right, if you sign up for the newsletter AND order by Nov. 20, you get 20% off the publisher’s list price of $13. WHAT A BARGAIN!
Come on, you know you want it.
Here’s the the list of discounted books and the sale announcement:
Visit the website at AsianAmericanBooks.com
The following books are discounted for subscribers to the newsletter. The discounts on these books end November 20, 2006.
Becoming Almost Famous
My Back Pages in Music, Writing, and Life
By Ben Fong-Torres
2006, 249 pages, Paperback.
Ever wish you had a backstage glimpse of the music world? Becoming Almost Famous is just that. This is writer and editor Ben Fong-Torres’ second compilation volume of some of his favorite articles on the rock and pop music, and entertainment scenes. Ben Fong-Torres’ is one of the true eyewitnesses to more than three decades of music history. His added prologues and epilogues to his original articles give you further insight into this fascinating world. This is definitely a hard book to put down.
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ORDER — Item #3430, Retailed Price $16.95 … 20% Off Sale Price $13.56
Akira to Zoltán
Twenty-Six Men Who Changed the World
By Cynthia Chin-Lee
Illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy
2006, 32 pages, Paperback.
Akira to Zoltán is author Cynthia Chin-Lee’s follow-up book to Amelia to Zora which highlighted women that changed the world. In this book men from different fields, including the arts, exploration, and science as well as leaders of peaceful movements are featured.
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ORDER — Item #3431, Retailed Price $15.95 … 20% Off Sale Price $12.76
The Great Race
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
By Dawn Casey
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
2006, 30 pages, Hardback.
The Great Race is a new retelling of the myth behind the creation of the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Jade Emperor holds a race among the animals with the top 12 finishers having a year named after them. The Great Race includes an informative appendix about the animals of the Chinese zodiac and about some commonly celebrated Chinese festivals.
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ORDER — Item #3432, Retailed Price $16.99 … 20% Off Sale Price $13.59
Mayor of the Roses
By Marianne Villanueva
2005, 181 pages, Paperback.
Mayor of the Roses is a collection of well-written short stories by Filipina American author Marianne Villanueva. Her writing draws you in and keeps you reading even when the subject matter may be quite violent or sad. Warning, the first story is not appropriate for young readers.
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ORDER — Item #3433, Retailed Price $13.00 … 20% Off Sale Price $10.40
While We Were Out
By Ho Baek Lee
2003, 29 pages, Hardback.
While We Were Out is a delightfully cute story about a rabbit that explores her owners’ home while they are away. The rabbit’s sojourn of the dwelling and left behind evidence of her visit will amuse children and adults alike.
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ORDER — Item #3429, Retailed Price $15.95 … 20% Off Sale Price $12.76