Punk Rock Meets Classic Lit: Phuc Tran Brings Sigh, Gone to Local Libraries

From Reading District Libraries

What’s more punk rock than a public library? On Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m., acclaimed author, tattoo artist, and Latin teacher Phuc Tran will visit Sinking Spring Public Library for an evening that blends memoir, music, and literature with a bold “Library After Dark” twist.

Tran, known for his award-winning memoir Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In, shares stories of growing up as a Vietnamese refugee in the nearby small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His unforgettable journey weaves together a love of punk music, the power of classic literature, and the universal search for identity and belonging.

This special after-hours event turns up the volume—no shushing, no storytimes—just a laid-back space for big ideas, great conversation, and a few fun extras inspired by the book.

Event Details
Tuesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. (after hours)
Sinking Spring Public Library 3940 Penn Ave., Reading, PA 19608
Free admission – Registration requested: https://www.berkslibraries.org/events/register

As part of the celebration, free copies of Sigh, Gone are being distributed through libraries across the Reading District through special book giveaways or tie-in programs.

“This is exactly the kind of event that shows how vibrant and unexpected libraries can be,” said Marissa Guidara, youth services district consultant for Reading District Libraries. “Phuc Tran’s story is hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply relevant to anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider.”

This program is sponsored by Reading District Libraries, the district library center serving Berks County, and is open to all. 

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