BOOK LAUNCH Chiew-Siah TEI's Little Hut of Leaping Fishes (Picador, 2008)

TAMPIN-born and Glasgow-based Chiew-Siah Tei is launching her first novel, Little Hut of Leaping Fishes (Picador, 2008), longlisted for the inaugural Man Asian Literary Prize in 2007. It’s a sweeping tale of sibling rivalry, cultural upheaval and the indelible power of blood ties, set against the dying days of Imperial China.

Lovers of literature and aspiring writers alike are invited to meet this inspiring writer on June 19, 2007!

Exclusive Pre-Launch Talk
The evening will start with an exclusive pre-launch talk where Tei will talk about her experience researching and writing her first novel as well as the road she took to get it published.

“A powerful and important story of duty and sacrifice in a time when China was threatened on all sides by the West and the smell of opium filled the air.” Xinran, author of The Good Women of China

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Time: 7.30p.m.-8.15p.m.
Venue: British Council, Ground Floor, South Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142C Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is a free event but places are limited, so please RSVP via e-mail to arts@britishcouncil.org.my or call 03-2723-7988 by Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

Launch of Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Time: 8.30p.m.-10.00p.m.
Venue: British Council, Ground Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142C Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This event is open to the public. No registration required. The first 50 guests will receive an exclusive goodie bag. Light refreshments will be served.

Little Hut of Leaping Fishes is published by Picador and distributed in Malaysia and Singapore by Pansing