November 15, 2026 - 4:00 pm
Amy Tan
From the author of The Joy Luck Club comes a gorgeous and witty exploration of birding and nature. This inspiring work cultivates hope and connection, revealing the rhythms of our world and uncovering its beauty hidden in plain sight
In-Person Event
November 15, 2026 4:00 pm
Tarrytown Music Hall
13 Main St
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Orchestra Premium: :$70 (includes book)
Orchestra Sides $60 (includes book)
Balcony: $40
Amy Tan
Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. She lives in Sausalito, California.
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
Also available for purchase at the event is the The Backyard Bird Journal: Pages for Writing, Sketching, and Living Deeply in Nature, a beautifully bound nature journal with a removable half-jacket and ribbon marker is ready to capture the happenings outside your window. The Journal has a new introduction from Amy Tan, her "no rules" guide to nature journaling with examples from her own work, and daily journaling pages peppered with quotes and sketch art from The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
