Literature

Whether escaping persecution, poverty or a lack of economic prospects, immigrants have come to the United States for the ideals it represents—freedom, democracy and opportunity.

Asian Arts and Ideas Forum: The Chindia Dialogues

Biographies of confirmed participants for the inaugural event, slated for November 3-6, 2011 in New York City.

The Inaugural Asian Arts & Ideas Forum: The Chindia Dialogues

Nov 3- Nov 6. Acclaimed writers, thinkers and performing artists from China and India meet for a cultural dialogue in New York City.

Tahmima Anam, Samina Quraeshi and 'Quiet Heroes'

A Bangladeshi novelist looks back on her country's traumatic birth, 40 years later.

Excerpt: 'Across Many Mountains' by Yangzom Brauen:

An extraordinary memoir chronicling the repression, escape and determination of three generations of a Tibetan family written by actress/author Yangzom Brauen.

Tahmima Anam: 'The Good Muslim' (Excerpt)

A third-class railway journey prompts uneasy memories at the start of Tahmima Anam's latest novel.

Haywire: A Polish-Chinese American Acts Out

Reading and reciting in Hong Kong, Thaddeus Rutkowski uses a hybrid form to capture his hybrid identity.

Maxine Hong Kingston in San Francisco on April 21, 2011

Maxine Hong Kingston on the 'Broad Margin' of Her Life

A major figure in Asian American writing reflects on her life and legacy at a book event in San Francisco.

Waqas Khwaja reads as Hasina Gul looks on

Pakistani Poetry Anthology Meets Enthusiastic Reception

Noted Urdu- and Pashto-language poets bring their work to appreciative Houston audience.

Modern Poetry of Pakistan: An Introduction

Poet and translator Waqas Khwaja offers some context on a great cultural tradition for English-language readers.

Word From Asia: Contemporary Writing from Japan, Korea, and Pakistan

In collaboration with PEN: An all-day exploration of the challenges and pleasures inherent in writing across borders.

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