Virtual book launch for stories of Japanese American internment
SEATTLE — Author Daniel James Brown will attend a one-hour virtual book launch event on Tuesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. (EST), 7 p.m. (CST), 6 p.m. (MST) and 5[…]
Category: Books
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association announces new officers
AAP StaffSAN FRANCISCO (Dec. 12, 2020) — The Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association recently announced its new officers whose terms will begin in 2021. Lao American poet Bryan Thao[…]
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New children’s book tells tale of a Lao American journey
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — Lao American writer Prinston Pan recently released his first children’s book, “Kong’s Adventure,” available online through Amazon. The collection is illustrated by the US-based[…]
Laomagination:45 exhibit looks at refugee journey in Midwest
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — In 1975, thousands of people with roots in Laos began a global journey that took them around the world following the 20th century conflicts[…]
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Souvankham Thammavongsa’s winning book sheds light into the immigrant experience
By Diana ChengAAP Film & Arts Writer Souvankham Thammavongsa’s short story collection “How to Pronounce Knife” is the winner of the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Established in 1994, the notable[…]
Fiona Sze-Lorrain publishes fourth book of poetry
AAPRESS StaffPARIS (Oct. 4, 2020) — “Rain in Plural” (Princeton University Press 2016), the fourth collection of poetry from celebrated Fiona Sze-Lorrain, is the much-anticipated follow-up to “The Ruined Elegance,”[…]
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2020 Elgin Awards for Speculative Poetry Book of the Year Announced
By BRYAN THAO WORRAAAP Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 24, 2020) — The Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association has announced the winners of the 2020 Elgin Awards for Book[…]
Kevin Kwan’s new book handles the race issue with bold, comedic strokes
By Diana ChengAAP Film & Arts Writer After the movie adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians” came out in 2018, there was resounding applause from the Asian community. However,[…]
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2020 Rhysling Award winners announced
By BRYAN THAO WORRAAAP contributing writer SAN FRANCISCO (Aug. 11, 2020) — The Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association recently announced its 2020 winners for the speculative poems of the year.Jessica[…]
Asian American Literature Festival held in DC
By PACYINZ LYFOUNGAAP Contributing Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. — For Asian American literati, the highly-anticipated 2019 Asian American Literature Festival came and went in a blur of inspiring events, hugs with[…]
