This book is a groundbreaking, practical guide for women navigating career shifts with confidence, financial dignity, intention, and support—while empowering them to own their stories as they re-enter the workforce. It’s set to transform the conversation around career breaks and downshifts for family life, offering women more options and helping them return to the workforce with less penalty. Book signing will follow the discussion.

Vicky Nguyen's remarkable memoir about her family’s harrowing escape from Communist Vietnam to the United States serves as a love letter to America and potent reminder of its promise. Vicky will be in conversation with podcaster and influencer Anna Kai. This program is co-sponsored by AAPI Westport and OCA Fairfield County in celebration of AAPI Month.

Don’t miss our annual Spring Edition Fundraiser Author Talk and Lunch featuring Eric Puchner, author of Dream State. An Oprah Book Club pick, Dream State was an instant New York Times Bestseller. Tickets include a delicious lunch prepared by Marcia Selden Catering under a tent on the Anderson Terrace and a hardcover of the book. Proceeds from this event support the New Canaan Library Annual Fund.