By TERRY TANG Associated Press Like many famous comics, Jo Koy had early struggles at comedy clubs. But, unlike them, the half white and half Filipino comedian could only seem […]
Family, it’s complicated: Book recommendations
Meet Bảo Nguyễn and Linh Mai, two Vietnamese American teens who go to the same high school and whose families both own phở restaurants.
Let’s go save our world: Book recommendations
For 12 years, the magical Kingdom of Avalon has been encased in ice—ever since the Snow Queen waged her war. Former citizens are now refugees scattered across a world devoid of magic.
Book recommendations: Meeting and exceeding expectations
Jameela Mirza has just been named features editor of her middle school newspaper—quite the honor for a seventh grader.
NW Asian Weekly’s top 10 reads of 2020
Well readers, another year has gone by and goodness, what a year it’s been. With most of our regular day-to-day activities now confined to our homes, escapism took on a whole new meaning. So here are my top 10 reads (in no particular order) that helped me — and hopefully, you — take a break from the reality that was 2020.
Whodunnit? Murder mysteries with our favorite sleuths on the case
Lana Lee is back and she’s got a full plate. She’s still running her family’s Chinese restaurant in Asia Village in Cleveland, which is challenging at best.
First ever English translation of South Korean “comfort women” novel—Local couple teams up with UW Press
For over 40 years, Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton have been bringing vital works of Korean language fiction and nonfiction to the English-speaking world.
Book recommendations: Encounters with other worlds
At her school, Genie Lo is just one of many overachieving Ivy League hopefuls.
Gold House launches book club exploring Asian American identity
For bookworms in search of new reading material, Gold House is here.
Stepping out from someone else’s shadow: NWAW’s must-reads
anessa Yu has always been able to see people’s fortunes and misfortunes in tea leaves. It’s a gift she never asked for, a gift she never wanted. And when she sees death for the first time—following an unfortunate appointment with a matchmaker—it’s a gift she desperately wants to get rid of, but she’ll settle for controlling it. Otherwise, how can she truly live?
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