NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Stay tuned to our social media and this post for info on an author signing day at the bookstore! Kathryn Lennon is also launching Duckweed at Lit Fest on Oct 17 as part of a double launch with Nisha Patel. This is a daytime event with theatre-style seating. More info and tickets here.
Duckweed 浮萍 by Kathryn Lennon is out with NeWest Press on October 1, 2026. We would love to celebrate with you!
October 8 @ 7pm. Doors at 6:30pm.
Music by Jyn-Ting Ying
Moderated by Wendy McGrath
with book designer Céline Chuang
Snacks by Boa & Hare.
Drinks available for purchase from Paper Birch coffee/wine bar.
You can buy a copy of the book at the launch, or pre-order it through Paper Birch Books (or any local independent bookshop)!
About the book: From the kitchens of mother, grandmother, and self, Kathryn Lennon’s debut collection Duckweed 浮萍 is the culmination of years of reading, writing, publishing, and performing. Reserve a copy for pick-up here.
About Kathryn Lennon: Kathryn Lennon 姚君妍 is a poet, editor and publisher. She is the co-creator, co-editor, and co-publisher, along with Kyla Pascal, of Hungry Zine. She was born and raised (and still resides) in Edmonton/Amiskwacîwâskahikan, with mixed Hong-Kong Cantonese and Irish settler ancestry.