Events

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Tracy Badua discussing THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT with Kat De Los Reyes

An In-Store & Virtual Hybrid Event

This is an IN-STORE EVENT with author Tracy Badua and conversation partner Kat De Los Reyes that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with Tracy and Kat, an audience Q&A, and finally the the book signing.

If you’re joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy’s virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here.

About the Author
TRACY BADUA is a Filipino American author of books full of humor, magic, and young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national policy and programs, and by night, she squeezes in writing, family time, and bites of her secret candy stash. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family and photogenic Maltese.

About the Conversation Partner
KAT DE LOS REYES has been a bookstagrammer since 2020 and a reader since she was 3 years old. On Instagram, she is the host of the annual #APIBookstagramTour, helped organize the #StandUpForAAPI campaign in 2021, and her account @booknerdkat been featured in @buzzfeedbooks. Kat is an avid book reviewer, supporter of the public library and independent bookstores, and enjoys promoting books –especially works from BIPOC authors. A first-generation Filipino immigrant, she is active in the AAPI community and has a career in public service.

Bel Canto Books welcomes Filipino American author Tracy Badua for a celebration of her new young adult novel, THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL STATEMENT. Tracy will be joined in conversation by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo, author of MY HEART UNDERWATER.

RSVP required; please select the ticket option that best fits your group. Attendees will be required to follow all current COVID-19 restrictions.

This is an indoor event at Bel Canto Books at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807).

Please join us in welcoming the YA Epic Reads Book Tour 2023!  Authors Elise Bryant, Tracy Badua, and Charlene Allen along with moderator author Jason June will discuss and sign their new young adults titles. More information here.

Don’t miss Elise Bryant (Reggie & Delilah’s Year of Falling), Tracy Badua (This is Not a Personal Statement), and Charlene Allen (Play the Game) as they hit the road to talk about their new books, moderated by National Book Award Honor Sonora Reyes (The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School)!

More info here

Get ready to *book shimmy!* Epic Reads is heading to Los Angeles with an EPIC lineup of authors and books.  Join us for a visit with Elise Bryant, Tracy Badua, and Charlene Allen as they hit the road to talk about their new books, moderated by National Book Award Winner Robin Benway!  The event will include a panel format with discussion of the books, time for questions, and signing/personalizing books.  The first 20 people to make reservations also will receive an Epic Reads tote bag. (Note: you do not have to make a reservation to attend.)

More info here.

Mae Coyiuto discussing
CHLOE AND THE KAISHAO BOYS
with Tracy Badua

A Hybrid In-Store and Virtual Event

This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with Mae Coyiuto and Tracy Badua, followed by an audience Q&A, and lastly the book signing.

Purchasing a copy of CHLOE AND THE KAISHAO BOYS through Mysterious Galaxy will get you a numbered ticket for the signing line after the event.  Those who have not purchased a book through us are still welcome to get their books signed, but will have to wait until after the numbered line has finished. Purchasing your books through us allows us to continue to host author events, so we thank you in advance for your support!

If you’re joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy’s virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here.

How to Order a Signed/Personalized Book from Mae Coyiuto and/or Tracy Badua if you’re not attending in person

1. Add the desired book(s) to your cart.
2. At checkout in the “order comments” box write “signed only” or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. “To: Ms. Galaxy”). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12pm pt on the day of the event (March 18th). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time.

Loyalty is delighted to host a virtual Filipinx author celebration with Rod Pulido, Tracy Badua, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Randy Ribay for the release of Chasing Pacquiao, moderated by Loyalty’s own programs director Christine Bollow (aka @readingismagical)! This event is free to attend and will be held digitally via Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event. You can also order a copy of the book below to be automatically added to the registration list, and there will be an option to snag the book during the event.

I’ll be at Convoy Nights: API Heritage Month Edition on May 6, 2023 from 4:00PM – 7:00 PM! The event goes until 10, so after you say hi and buy your books, stay and check out the rest of the vendors and entertainment!

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Kilowatt Brewing is celebrating May with the Convoy District, San Diego Asian Pacific Islander (API) Coalition, and Asian Business Association to highlight an amazing array of local vendors with the perfect gifts for friends and family and to enjoy Spring.

Meet local award-winning author Tracy Badua! Copies of her middle grade and young adult books will be available for purchase and personalization.

Open to the public and free to attend for all ages; Enjoy food offerings curated by the San Diego Night Market, local holiday vendors, multi-cultural activities and entertainment, and our delicious lineup of Kilowatt brews (available for 21+ guests)!

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

Kilowatt Brewing

7576 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92111United States

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More information here.

Tracy Badua in discussion with
Jessica Kim

An In-Store & Virtual Hybrid Event

This is an IN-STORE EVENT with author Tracy Badua and conversation partner Jessica Kim that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with the authors, an audience Q&A, and finally the the book signing.

If you’re joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy’s virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here.

How to Order a Signed/Personalized copy of any of Tracy and/or Jessica’s books if you’re not attending the event.

1. Add the desired book(s) to your cart.
2. At checkout in the “order comments” box write “signed only” or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. “To: Ms. Galaxy”). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12pm pt on the day of the event (May 9th). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time.

Jessica Parra discussing
RUBI RAMO’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
with Tracy Badua

A Hybrid In-Store and Virtual Event

This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with Jessica Parra and Tracy Badua, followed by an audience Q&A, and lastly the book signing.

Purchasing a copy of RUBI RAMO’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS through Mysterious Galaxy will get you a numbered ticket for the signing line after the event.  Those who have not purchased a book through us are still welcome to get their books signed, but will have to wait until after the numbered line has finished. Purchasing your books through us allows us to continue to host author events, so we thank you in advance for your support!

If you’re joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy’s virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here.

How to Order a Signed/Personalized Book from Jessica Parra and/or Tracy Badua if you’re not attending in person

1. Add the desired book(s) to your cart.
2. At checkout in the “order comments” box write “signed only” or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. “To: Ms. Galaxy”). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12pm pt on the day of the event (May 22nd). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time.