Actions Panel
“Now Tell Me”: On the Crafting of Words and Narratives
This panel explores the perspective of the Asian North American literary tradition, writing, & storytelling.
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, May 6 · 1 - 2:30pm PDT
Location
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2 Canada
Refund Policy
About this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Hall of One Hundred Rivers
May 6, 2023
1.00-2.30pm
This panel shares personal experiences of authors who have not only continued given voice to historically marginalized and underrepresented communities, but also overcoming fear and hesitation that is required to become a published author. In resisting easy tropes of stereotyping their intersectional identities, these writers in their own ways declaire their wills to be free through their writing. This panel explore the perspective of the Asian North American literary tradition and on the craft of writing and storytelling and the unique voice these writers bring to the page. Moderated by Julia Lin (author of Miah and Shadows of the Crimson Sun), the panel is followed by a Q&A with the audience.
This event is part of the LiterASIAN 2023 festival. LiterASIAN is the annual destination for emerging and established writers, academics, instructors, students, editors, booksellers and publishers. Over the past decade, LiterASIAN festival has included thousands of attendees, numerous events and bookfairs, and numerous literary conversation and celebration.
Authors:
Candie Tanaka
Simon Johnston
Emi Sasagawa
David Mura
Jack Wang
Moderated by:
Julia Lin