This program has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future children’s events.

August 17th

Children’s Storytime

 with the author! 

Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates

Bring the kids to China Camp for a night of local history, storytelling and fun! Children will learn about the fascinating history of China Camp and hear the fictional story of Yao Bai, a Chinese boy who lived at China Camp during the California Gold Rush when food supplies were in short supply due to demand by the huge numbers of miners. To find food, Yao and his family members sailed out to the Farallons to gather seabird eggs to sell.  But there are–and were–pirates about! Join New York Times Bestseller Tim J. Myers’ as he reads from his book Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates. Tim will read his book, then tell a Chinese folktale, and end with a Q&A.

Date: August 17th 

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.

To reserve, send email to:

chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.

Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.

We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.