"ARSL is in your debt, not only for raising our awareness of your incredible memoir so we can share it with our communities, but for such strong validation of the important work happening in our libraries every day. It can be difficult for librarians to understand the long-term effects of their daily work and you made it so very clear. I think this evaluation quote puts it perfectly, "We really need to hear stories like this to empathize with our patrons and remember each one has their own unique story." We're already seeing LOTS of people naming your presentation specifically as their favorite conference program this year. I am not surprised. You'll remember how I (tearfully) said that you spoke right to our hearts and refilled some very shallow wells in that banquet hall."

"We are still taking in all the incredible points Qian Julie made during our talk today! I know I personally will carry so much of it with me going forward. She is absolutely amazing and we are so glad she agreed to speak with us."

"Thank you for your truly inspiring and transformative contributions to the Nantucket Book Festival. I do not think there is a person who saw and heard you Friday night or Saturday who could have failed to benefit from being in your presence. It is not often that I can say that an author I loved reading intensified so greatly my appreciation and inspiration through in person presentation. You are truly one of those authors who makes that happen. Many thanks for being with us, for being part of the Opening Night Celebration, which you elevated to a level we will be hard pressed to ever equal, and for your moving presentation on Saturday. You moved the audience to tears. I saw it."

"It was a WONDERFUL event, and I’m receiving such beautiful notes from attendees, such as: 'Last night’s interview with Qian Julie Wang was amazing. She is even MORE INCREDIBLE in person than in her book! How is that even possible?' and 'My wife and I were both riveted and in tears at various points. With determination, caring and sharp criticism she lays out just how broken our immigration system is, and how scarring it is for those trying to become citizens. WOW!'"

"Please share our deepest thanks to Qian Julie for a tremendous program last night. She gave such a beautifully crafted, powerful talk that had the audience alternatively chuckling, nodding, wiping their eyes, and occasionally even startled… Qian Julie is a supremely talented writer and thinker, and I am sure she will continue to challenge the world with her sharp and nuanced insights. And she couldn’t have been nicer and more gracious to staff and guests and trustees alike."

"That was one of the most powerful hours I have ever witnessed. She has such an incredible clarity, wisdom, and power to fight injustice. I am blown away. The combination of vulnerability, rage, healing, and ability to challenge trauma and violence is exceptional."