Identity & Food Writing Fireside Chat with Jill Damatac
Food is more than what’s on your plate—it’s a story about where you come from.
Join author Jill Damatac and culture journalist Xintian Tina Wang for a fireside conversation inspired by Jill’s memoir Dirty Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family. Through dishes like Pinikpikan (Beaten Chicken in Broth), Dinuguan (Pork in Blood Stew), and Spamsilog (Fried Garlic Rice, Egg, and Spam), the book explores how food carries memories, identity, and family history.
Curious about food writing, memoir, or storytelling about identity? Come hear how writers turn personal experiences into powerful stories.
🍱 Lunch will be served.
Presented in partnership with the NYC Department of Education, Brooklyn Collaborative Studies, and AAJA New York.
Agenda:
11:00AM: guests arrive + school tour
11:30AM- 12:30PM: Fireside chat (Tina x Jill) + Q&A
12:30PM-1:30PM: Lunch