If you're anywhere near the University of Maryland, the Asian American Literary Review, which recently launched its first issue, invites you to the Asian American Literature Symposium, a day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. It's this Saturday, April 24 at Ulrich Recital Hall. Some details:
Asian American Literature SymposiumThat's a solid, diverse lineup of literary talent hanging out in Maryland on Saturday. For more information, take a look at the Facebook event page here. And to learn more about the Asian American Literary Review, go here.
8: A Symposium: Voices from The Asian American Literary Review
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm
Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall
University of Maryland, College Park
A day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don't forget to get your books signed by the authors.
As a part of Maryland Day 2010, sponsored by the University of Maryland, College Park, the Symposium will be held on April 24th, 2010, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall. Free to the public.
Schedule:
Introductory remarks by AALR editors-in-chief Lawrence-Minh Bui Davis and Gerald Maa and Asian American Studies Program Director Larry Shinagawa
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Peter Bacho and Ru Freeman
11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Ed Lin and Srikanth Reddy
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Kyoko Mori and April Naoko Heck
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Karen Tei Yamashita and Sonya Chung
4 p.m.-5 p.m. Book Signing
Sponsored jointly by The Asian American Literary Review and the University of Maryland's Asian American Studies Program, Writer's House, and English Department.
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