Literature
Foreign-Born Writers Are Thriving in Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland is a hub for foreign-born writers.
Poetry spanning worlds – Namal Siddiqui and Her discoveries between Pakistan and Dubai
Namal Siddiqui has always had a knack for words. When she was a child and her parents bought her favorite chocolate, she wrote a poem about it.
‘Boat Baby: A Memoir’ Chronicles TV Show Host Vicky Nguyen’s Journey From Vietnam To The U.S.
For Vicky Nguyen, her parents’ grit and resilience in leaving Vietnam as refugees and settling in the United States are what helped her become a successful television host.
‘The Beasts Beneath the Winds’ — An Upcoming Compilation of Southeast Asian Tales of Mythical Creatures
The upcoming book “The Beasts Beneath the Winds: Tales of Southeast Asia’s Mythical Creatures” is a collection of the region’s most elusive cryptids by a team of bestselling and award-winning authors.
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.