Lit CelebrAsian Book Club discussion
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Hi! I'm Avery! I actually haven't read too many novels by Asian authors, but I'm hoping this book club changes that. So far, one of my favorites is Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee, but I've also read Under the Painted Sky by Stacey Lee, and Want by Cindy Pon. I'm not Asian myself, but I do know that getting representation to people is extremely important, and if I can help get the right book to the person who needs a certain character, then so be it.
Like I said, I really hope this book club helps me read more diversely and help get books to the people who need them!
Hi! I'm Thessa, a Filipina who just moved from Singapore to Sydney. I mostly read NA, chick lit, and women's fiction. Which is probably why my recent Asian read would be Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. I'm looking to read more books by Asians and have been looking around.I feel that I can relate to Asian characters more when it comes to relationships, culture, FOOD. When Asian books become mainstream, I feel hope that the "Asian experience" is still relevant to the rest of the world and that we are not excluded from the "literary conversation". I also write fiction, so that means a lot to me.
I hope to read more Asian books and help to promote Asian lit. Although I must say I read certain genres only. Please feel free to send recommendations my way!
Hi, my name is Sharon. My co-author, Thuhang Tran, and I wrote her memoir called Standing Up After Saigon. Thuhang faced challenges with polio, war, poverty, family separation, and immigration. Her odyssey has universal themes of grit, determination, hope, and personal reinvention.Book Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEyGA...
Website:
www.standingupaftersaigon.com
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
My favorite Asian author is Kenji Yoshino because he addresses the issues of inclusion and covering in a meaningful way. I have heard him speak several times; he inspires and educates.
My favorite book with an Asian main character is Yeonmi Park's memoir, In Order to Live. She escaped North Korea at age 13 and ended up in the sex trafficking industry. Her courage and will to live provides critical lessons.
Asian characters mean a lot to me because inclusion has been my passion and mission throughout my life. I was the Global Chief Diversity Officer at Walmart and traveled to China, India, and Malaysia. I was very involved with our Asian/Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group.
What I hope to get from LitCelebrAsian is to meet fellow book lovers and get great recommendations on books.
- Favourite Asian author?
- Favourite book with an Asian MC?
- How much do Asian characters mean to you, and why?
- What do you hope to get from Lit CelebrAsian?
Note: We'll announce the Lit CelebrAsian Book Tag soon on Twitter as well!