Literature
Toba Adina-Jao On Making Mantu — A Delicious Afghan Dish
As a child, Afghan American author Toba Adina-Jao dreaded peeling clove after clove of garlic.
‘Reach!’ — A Kids’ Book With A Message of Inclusion
In “Reach!,” written by Lisa Gammon Olson and illustrated by Lauren Rutledge, nine babies of all ethnicities grow up on a balance beam high above the clouds.
Exploring Cultural Conflicts in Multicultural Narratives
Among the different types of conflict in literature, cultural conflict stands out as one of the most relatable and powerful forms — especially in multicultural narratives.
A New Marvel Comic Featuring Kahhori, An Indigenous Superhero, Is Due Out In November
If you saw season 2 of Marvel’s “What If…?” show on Disney+, one of the standout characters was Kahhori, a Native American woman infused with superpowers.
‘Citizen By Descent’ Delves Into The Joys And Challenges of Navigating A Multicultural Background
Kritika Arya’s book “Citizen by Descent” is a collection of autobiographical essays exploring themes of home, mental health, identity and the unique experiences of a Third Culture Kid (TCK).
‘Worlds Apart’ — Sarah Lutterodt And Her Memoir That Weaves Threads of Connection Across Multiple Cultures
The eventful life of Sarah Lutterodt spans multiple cultures — Black/White, U.S./British, Western/African, academia/business.
A New Anthology Of Japanese American Incarceration Stories During World War II Is Out
While some may be familiar with Terie Miyamoto or TV and movie star George Takei and their background as internees or descendants of internees at U.S. concentration camps for Japanese Americans during World War II, theirs are not the only voices to talk about the experience.
‘The Ocean Inside Me’ Recounts R.G. Shore And His Profound Spiritual Healing in Prison
In an almost all-white prison in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, R.G. Shore, a person of color, turns up the static and allows the white noise to drown him in sound.
