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Guest Essays

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Melodies Between Worlds
Between Japan and America, a four-year-old girl finds ways to preserve her heritage despite pressure to assimilate.
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Demian Elaine' Yumei
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Tiffany Chu
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Asian Reads | Issue 04
Stories of Identity, Faith, and Cultural Healing
 • 
Tiffany Chu
 and 
Brother Young
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Interviews

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Beyond the American Story You Think You Know
Former teacher Ellie Yang Camp discusses her journey from classroom to activism, challenging assumptions about Asian American identity and history.
 • 
Tiffany Chu
 and 
Ellie Yang Camp
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Rejection to Success: Esmé Weijun Wang's Journey in Publishing
Esmé Weijun Wang discusses mental health, Asian American identity, and her journey as a writer. Insights on overcoming stigma and creating authentic…
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Tiffany Chu
 and 
Esmé Weijun Wang
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The Hidden Costs of Silence
A conversation with licensed therapist and author Linda J. Yoon: breaking the silence on Asian-American mental health, healing generational and…
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Tiffany Chu
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Book Recommendations

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Decolonize Your Bookshelf: Malaysian Edition
Discover 9 compelling Malaysian fiction books in English, from fantasy and crime to literary fiction, curated by Malaysian poet Sharmila.
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Tiffany Chu
 and 
Sharmila Ganapathy
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Decolonize Your Bookshelf: All-Time Favourites Edition
From Dark Academia to Heartfelt Memoirs: 8 Diverse Books That Will Stay With You
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Tiffany Chu
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Decolonize Your Bookshelf: Pakistani Literature Edition
Recommendations and Talking about Pakistani publishing hardships
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bakhtawar
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5 Surprising Books to Decolonize your Bookshelf for Fall
Explore diverse Asian voices through curated fiction and non-fiction recommendations. Discover cultural insights and compelling stories.
 • 
Tiffany Chu
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Meet-Ups

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💬 AWC Town Meetup | What's your writing origin story?
Welcome to another Asian Writers Collective Meetup!
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Tiffany Chu
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AWC Town Bulletin | On Crying
Explore cultural attitudes towards crying in Asian societies as the Asian Writer's Collective examines emotional expression, cultural norms, and…
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bakhtawar
, 
Victoria
, and 
Tiffany Chu
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AWC Town Bulletin | Find Collaborators
Find people to collaborate with! Connect with fellow Substack writers, share your topics, and expand your network.
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Tiffany Chu
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bakhtawar
, 
Christa Lei
, and 
Victoria
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August AWC Meetup | Introduce Yourself!
A big welcome to all of AWC!Join AWC's first meet-up! Connect with fellow Substack writers, share your topics, and expand your network.
 • 
Tiffany Chu
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bakhtawar
, and 
Christa Lei
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