Join us for a special event with standup comedian, podcast host, and writer Youngmi Mayer celebrating the release of her highly anticipated memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying.

Known for her raw wit and fearless honesty, Mayer brings her comedic brilliance to the page in this unforgettable exploration of whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, interwoven with her experiences growing up biracial Korean American in Korea and Saipan.

The program will kick off with an introduction to Mayer and her work, followed by a captivating reading and a conversation with journalist SuChin Pak where she’ll speak on the personal stories that shaped her memoir: a tumultuous childhood, her role as a parent to her parents, and how humor became her lifeline through the darkest times.

We'll enjoy a few rounds of games inspired by Mayer's comedic style before opening the floor to a Q&A session, where attendees can engage with the author directly. The afternoon will close with a light reception and book signing.

Skylight Books will be selling copies of I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying on site! Payment options include cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Youngmi Mayer has been featured on The Today Show, Rolling Stone, Comedy Central, and more. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of today's most exciting comedic voices and celebrate the release of a memoir that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience her insight and humor firsthand!

Youngmi Mayer is a standup comedian and host of the podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She has been on The Today Show, ABC News, Rolling Stone, CNN, Vice Munchies, Eater’s Guide To The World and The Mind Of A Chef. Her work has been featured in Netflix Is A Joke, Comedy Central and BBC. She has written for Lucky Peach, Cherry Bombe, InStyle and Women’s Health Magazine. She is one of the rare comedians working today who has obtained success both on online platforms and in the mainstream. She lives in New York City with her son, Mino Bowien.

SuChin Pak is a veteran journalist who has been hosting and reporting the news for almost 30 years. She has reported on ABC, NBC, Discovery Networks, Oxygen and E!. She is most proud of her work as host and co-producer of the MTV documentary series, My Life Translated, featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, telling the stories of multi-cultural teens growing up in America. She currently co-hosts Add To Cart— a podcast about consumerism and the impact on our culture and is the host of Uncared For a podcast about health equity for Lemonada Media.

Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend! We will release a second batch of tickets closer to the event date.

Copies of I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying will be available for purchase by Skylight Books. Purchase available by cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Contact us with any questions or accessibility requests. ASL interpretation will be provided upon request (please email info@gyopo.us).

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Book cover photo (credit: Little, Brown and Company)

Author photo (credit: Fujio Emura)

An Afternoon with Youngmi Mayer and Her Memoir, "I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying"

with special guest SuChin Pak