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Thu, Apr 9, 2026

5:30 PM – 7 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Richard J. Daley Library, Rm. 1-470

801 S. Morgan, Chicago 60607, United States

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Join author Kaila Yu as she discusses her debut book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, a memoir-in-essays that explores these themes and the roles that pop culture and colonialism play in shaping pervasive and destructive stereotypes about Asian women and their bodies.

The first 15 people who register will recive a free copy of the book to take home!

Thurs., April 9 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Richard J. Daley Library, Rm. 1-470
And online via Zoom: go.uic.edu/FETISHIZED

Access needs or questions: lib-engage@uic.edu
Event presented by: The Library's Undergraduate Engagement Program, Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, Global Asian Studies, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution Grant, Great Lakes Asian American Student Services, Women's Leadership & Resource Center, and the Chinese American Museum of Chicago.

Content warning for the book and live discussion: This book discusses and provides personal accounts of sexual assault, non-consensual content, racism and misogyny, physical/mental health, body image and gun violence. Should attendees need additional support for topics mentioned particularly in relation to sexual assault, non-consensual content a member of CAN (Confidential, Advocacy-based, and Needs-focused, A program of the UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center) will be present for the event and resources will be available.

https://library.uic.edu/libraries/daley/

Where

Richard J. Daley Library, Rm. 1-470

801 S. Morgan, Chicago 60607, United States

Speakers

Kaila Yu

Author

Kaila is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,’ was published on August 19th, 2025, with Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing. She is also a luxury travel, food, and culture writer and on-camera correspondent who has written for The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, and more.

Visit Kaila Yu's website for more info: kailayu.com/about

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Co-hosted with: Women's Leadership and Resource Center and Campus Advocacy Network, Global Asian Studies, Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Initiative