And Other Items of Note From Angry Asian America.
Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism
I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.
But they need a guide. Kristina Wong has stepped up with a book that connects the youth to Asian American history, community and beyond:
Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism, a fun and inspiring book that shows young readers "how to love their bodies, fight for social justice, and be proud of the history that's made them who they are."
"Grounded in diverse lived experiences of featured Auntie Heroes and inspiring Young Rebels, this guide discusses the Asian American community, past and present; explores allyship with other communities of color; finds a place in national and global movements; and turns inward so young readers can practice love and self-care. Each chapter includes activism strategies for all kids--from those who love math and statistics to those who can't wait for their next art project."
Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism hits shelves on April 14.
Pre-order now.
Vietnamese man living in US since childhood detained by ICE over expunged marijuana charge
A man who has lived in the U.S. since he was a child and has worked in Oklahoma for nearly 15 years is now being held in detention, facing possible deportation over a decades-old marijuana charge that was previously erased from his record. Hai Nguyen, who went in for a routine check-in with immigration officials last week, found himself detained by ICE and sent to a detention facility. Now he's look at deportation, and leaving behind the life, career and family he's built in the United States over the last thirty years. This shit is cruel and broken.
In 'Bad Asians,' a friend group threatens its reputation with a viral video
Lillian Li's
Bad Asians was recently highlighted as NPR's
Book of the Day. In the novel, four 20-somethings from a hyper-competitive Chinese American community confront the challenges of the 2008 financial crisis and begin to let loose. Their former classmate documents their frustrations in what becomes one of the first viral YouTube videos. Li talks about the initial privacy of the early internet, exploding Asian American stereotypes, and why she wanted to write about friendship.
'The Pitt's Isa Briones Joins 'Just In Time' on Broadway
If you heard her sing that lullabye this season on
The Pitt, you are aware she had the goods. Isa Briones, who plays Dr. Trinity Santos on the hit medical drama, will be taking over the role of famed ballad singer Connie Francis next month in the Broadway musical
Just in Time. The role marks a return to Broadway for Briones, who made her debut in
Hadestown in March 2024.
Newly Created Godfather Prize Will Recognize Asian American Playwrights
The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) has created a new national, annual award for playwrights: The Godfather Prize for Playwriting. Each year, the award will honor one Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI), South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), or mixed-race playwright, as well as six to eight finalists. For more information, visit
here.
