Continental Drift Book Launch

WHAT: Join us in Merced to celebrate the launch of Mai-Linh Hong's debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, winner of the 2025 Trio Award!

Friends, family, and Merced poetry lovers!

Mai-Linh Hong's debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, lands soon from Trio House Press, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

The book launch party features words from California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, poet and professor Sam Tetangco Ocena, and critical refugee studies professor Ma Vang. A book reading and signing by Mai-Linh will follow. Copies of CONTINENTAL DRIFT will be available for purchase.

We'll provide vegan, nut-free baked treats and drinks from Quichey Creations. We're grateful to the Merced Multicultural Arts Center for hosting us in their beautiful Main Gallery.

Kindly RSVP by reserving free "tickets," as space is limited. Families welcome. See you soon!

WHEN: Saturday, July 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm

WHERE: The MAC | 645 W. Main Street