Join us for the official launch of Behind Five Willows at the Toronto Public Library, presented in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, featuring a Korean drumming performance and pansori performance, followed by a book talk with June Hur, in conversation with author Sarah Suk. 

Snacks and refreshments are provided for all participants. Ingredient lists will be available at the program.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location: Auditorium (2nd floor), North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street)

Time: Doors open 6:00 pm. Event starts 6:15 pm.

Tickets: Free registration required. Registrants access until 6:10 pm. Seating first come, first served.

Presented by: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library & 
Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop (ACWW) 

Celebrate Asian Canadian literature and discover the next wave of voices. This year’s theme, Re-Generation, reflects cycles of renewal and growth, inviting both newly published and established authors to draw inspiration from those who came before while reimagining the possibilities of Asian Canadian literature. 

By embracing Re-Generation, LiterASIAN Toronto 2026 calls on writers, artists, readers, and community members to honour past contributions and continue this important work. 

Featuring Authors
Farzana Doctor | Jack Wang | June Hur 

Moderator
Professor Larissa Lai, Richard Charles Lee Chair in Chinese Canadian Studies, University of Toronto

Special Performance
The event will feature a special erhu performance by Amely Zhou, Music Director of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra and a musician specializing in the erhu and guzheng. 

• Date: Friday, May 22, 2026  

• Doors open: 2:15 PM

• Program & Reception: 2:45 – 5:15 PM (reception with refreshments included)

• Location: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th Floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto

• Registration Link: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/4013537

• For inquiries: eal.events@utoronto.ca