An American Picture Bride book published

Noted Chinese American elder, Ms. Toy Kay (the founder of Olympia Area Chinese Association), has released her new book, An American Picture Bride, an autobiography written with Ms. Janine Gates.

A book launch party will be held Sunday, March 11, 2018, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., at The Firs, 426 Lilly Road NE, Olympia. The public is invited. Books will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served.

An American Picture Bride is the story of Toy Kay, 93, of Olympia. Born in Butte, Montana, she was raised as a daughter of the late 1800s Qing Dynasty of China. Painfully shy and programmed to be an obedient wife, Toy married Bill Kay in an arranged marriage in 1941. Toy was 16 when Bill brought her to Olympia, Washington. She started work the very next day at the Kay family restaurant, Kay’s Café, and worked there for 33 years. Toy’s story is one of personal and spiritual transformation. She founded the Olympia Area Chinese Association in June, 1980 and was active in several community service organizations. For her efforts, Toy received the Living Legend Award of Thurston County in 2003.

Ms. Janine Gates is a freelance journalist, photographer, and caregiver for seniors in Olympia, Washington. She writes a community news blog, Little Hollywood, at www.janineslittlehollywood.blogspot.com, and serves on the board of the Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum.

To purchase the book, go to https://gorhamprinting.com/book/an-american-picture-bride

More information about upcoming speaking engagements will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/AnAmericanPictureBride

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2018
Contact: Janine Gates, Ja9gates@aol.com