Abigail Savitch-Lew

Dear friends,
The list of Livonia Chow Mein gatherings has grown, and I’m so grateful to the brilliant authors who’ve agreed to be my conversation partners. There are now Eventbrites for the first three events–please RSVP to secure a spot!

In addition, I am inviting everyone to join me and the millions of other Americans who have pledged to save May 1, 2026 as a national day of action — a day we will strike, march or make art to stand up to the fascist oligarchy in D.C. (To truly celebrate Livonia Chow Mein, one must also partake in resistance.)

Tuesday 4/21, 7:30 pm
Official Book Launch: Abigail Savitch-Lew with Aisha Abdel Gawad
Location: Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn – RSVP here

Wednesday 4/22, 7 pm
Washington D.C. Launch with Dr. Jaimee Swift
Location: Solid State Books (600F H Street Northeast) – RSVP here

Friday 5/1
May Day Strong – Take the Pledge here!
Details TBD, but I am imagining holding a picnic and art build in Prospect Park, then heading as a group to a march or rally

Saturday 5/16, 4 pm
Brownsville Release Party & Community Conversation on Black-Asian Solidarity with Rev. Cathie Wright-Lewis
Location: Brownsville Heritage House in Brooklyn – RSVP here
Black and Asian New Yorkers are especially encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. All people are welcome. Simultaneous translation available for Mandarin speakers (Mandarin speakers should RSVP here).

Thursday, 5/28
Joint Event with Daniel Pope, author of Go Help Yourself (forthcoming May 2026)
Location: Word Is Change in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
(Stay tuned for RSVP link)

Monday, 6/15
New England Launch
Location: Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, MA
(Stay tuned for RSVP link and conversation partner)

Thursday 6/18
Panel event with the Center for Brooklyn History!
(Details TBA)

Can’t wait to see y’all!

Warmly,

Abby