Enjoy a night of mahjong for all skill levels featuring instruction from Nicole Wong, founder of the Mahjong Project and author of the new book, Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora. Hear from Nicole about her research and book, then enjoy some mahjong with friends or new friends!

For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights. Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime, Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora is a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike. With vibrant photography by Andria Lo (Chinatown Pretty) and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have.

Nicole Wong is a writer and audio producer based in Oakland, California. She started The Mahjong Project in 2019--part instructional guide, part oral history project, to document her family's house rules and place them in the broader history and diaspora of the game itself.

The bookseller for this program is Book Passage Corte Madera. 

Photo of Nicole Wong by Andria Lo. For information about accessibility at the library, please visit https://millvalleylibrary.org/2049/Accessibility