Author Talk & Q+A with Dr. Karabi Acharya
About This Event
Join us to celebrate Multitudes with author and public health expert Dr. Karabi Acharya , in conversation with author Kat Yeh . Together, they’ll discuss Multitudes and its exploration of identity, being multiracial, belonging, connection, and the experiences that shape who we are. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A, book signing, and wine and cheese reception.
Featured Author
Dr. Karabi Acharya
Dr. Karabi Acharya is a leading global public health practitioner. She has lived and worked in more than twenty countries across Europe, Africa, and South Asia with organizations that include the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, the Ford Foundation, and USAID. She is currently senior director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the largest philanthropy in the United States devoted to health, and hosts the foundation’s popular webinar series “Reimagined in America.” Dr. Acharya lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
About the Venue
Celia Bookshop
We are a woman-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Swarthmore offering a curated selection of new books including bestsellers, classics, and a large children's section. Community-centered, Celia is more than a bookstore—it’s a place to connect, explore, and find something you didn’t know you were looking for.
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