Penn State Altoona will present “Almost ___________: My Memoir” from 12:20-1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. The event is presented by Jeannette Lang, assistant teaching professor of English and assistant director of the Writing Commons.

This creative writing workshop will help participants to tell the story of how they continue to define themselves — and give them a start on their submission to the Writing Commons’ Common Read writing contest.

Light refreshments will be available. Individuals in need of accessibility accommodations should contact Laura Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu.

About the 2022-23 Common Read Selection

"Almost American Girl," by Robin Ha, tells the coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Chuna, who moves with her mother from Seoul, Korea, to Huntsville, Alabama. “Almost American Girl” will lead the community into rich discussions of the Asian American experience, belonging, art as a means for connection, bullying, the search for identity, culture shock and immigration, and cultural expression. More information and a full list of events are available on the Common Read page.