President Obama's sister, educator/scholar Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, at Mixed Roots

The highlight of the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival was the Loving Prize Presentation & Conversation with hapa artist Kip Fulbeck and President Obama's sister, Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng. Imagine how tickled I was when she said she wanted to buy a copy of the book during her presentation. I know someone who knows someone and I hooked her up with a copy. When I handed it to her, she said: "Did you sign this personally for me?" So lovely! And yes, of course, I had. Fanshen and I were so grateful to have her as part of the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival this year. I'm hoping she enjoys it!  Photo by Wilki Tom.