Be The Change Author Talk: Lavash

Glendale Library, Arts & Culture welcomes authors John Lee, Ara Zada, and Kate Leahy to discuss their book Lavash: The bread that launched 1,000 meals, plus salads, stews, and other recipes from Armenia in a live literary event, as part of the Be the Change series, with graphic designer Helena Grigorian on Thursday, April, 1, 2021 at 6:30pm. Register for the event here.

In the book, the authors first show how to make this bread at home and then share the many dishes it enhances, from soups and stews to grilled meats, vegetables, and dessert. Alongside recipes are essays and photography that offer a window into the Armenia of the 21st century. At its core, Lavash is a celebration of breaking bread with friends and family, which is an intrinsic value of Armenia.

John Lee is a food and lifestyle photographer who shoots regularly for the San Francisco Chronicle. Ara Zada is a chef, recipe developer, and television personality. Kate Leahy is an award-winning food writer, collaborator, and recipe developer.

Check out Lavash as an eBook from cloudLibrary or request to pick up a hard copy using our Contactless Pickup Services.

Signed copies of Lavash are available for purchase from our partner, Abril Books.

April is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Month in the 2020-2021 Be the Change Series. Keep an eye out for more events.

The Be the Change series is focused on inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism. Be the Change events will build collective understanding of systemic racism, elevate the voices and stories of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and inspire our community to be the change. The series is led by Glendale Library, Arts & Culture in partnership with the Southern California Library Cooperative and Outlook Newspapers. The series is sponsored by the City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission, with funding from the City of Glendale Urban Art Fund.