September 24, 2006
A special event for Joanne’s book “See Daddy! That’s the New Kite”
Alex Brown wrote an article in 2001 with a title of “Help Little Joanne Beat Leukemia” in San Francisco Examiner: “You want to call her a victim, because she is a leukemia patient. You want to describe her outlook as brave and courageous, because that’s convention. Then you look a little deeper. And that’s when it hits you. Joanne Pang, an 8-year-old student at Saint Cecilia School, isn’t a victim of leukemia. She is the disease’s adversary…” Joanne passed away in 2003 and she would have been 13 this year.
In remembrance of Joanne, Barnes and Noble would like to host a special event honoring patients and their families who are battling deadly diseases. All who were affected by Joanne are invited to attend. We encourage you to bring pictures of your loved ones to share your experience.
B&N will donate up to 20% of the net sales from this event to Saint Cecilia School, where Joanne was a 4th grader before she went to Lord in early 2003. (Please ask for a Bookfair Voucher at B&N before attending.)
Fr. Vito Perrone, who was pivotal in the editorial review of this book and subsequently wrote a touchy foreword, will help celebrate this event.
A limited number of the bookmarks with Joanne’s artwork made in 2002 will be available to the guests through Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
Please come for a day of journey with the spirit of Joanne at B&N. Cheers!!
Date: September 24 (Sunday)
Time: 2 pm
Where: Bay View room, 5604 Bay Street in Emeryville
Direction: After Bay Bridge, I-80 East, Powell Street Exit, R on Powell Street, R on Christie Ave (0.2 mil), R on Bay Street (0.2 mil) exit, near IKEA. Parking is free with the purchase of any items at the shopping mall.
For more information, please email to josephpang@pacbell.net or visit Joanne’s website at http://www.joannepang.org/ or call Joe at 415-624-4123 (C). Joanne’s book is also available through San Francisco Kaufer’s Religious Supplies at 1455 Custer Avenue/3rd Street.
