Gene Luen Yang was named the winner of the 2023 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature last month by World Literature Today magazine. He is the first graphic novelist to win the prestigious prize.
Huang to join Washington Women Foundation board
The Washington Women Foundation has approved Nikki Lac Huang as one of its new incoming board members.
ACRS Benefit Gala
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) said it raised $395,631 at the ACRS’s Benefit Gala at MOHAI. Donations were accepted through Oct. 8.
Thai business owner buys Miss Universe for $20 million
A Thai media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, according to her company, which will now host the international beauty pageant.
LIHI presents award
On Oct. 15, Sharon Lee, executive director of Low Income Housing Institute, presented an award to volunteers who help build $1 million worth of tiny houses for homeless families and individuals.
Anna May Wong, first Asian American on U.S. currency
The U.S. Mint will begin shipping coins featuring actress Anna May Wong on Oct. 24, the first U.S. currency to feature an Asian American.
Kenji book signing
Chef J. Kenji López-Alt was at Uwajimaya on Oct. 14, signing copies of his new book, “The Wok: Recipes and Techniques.”
Fong getting added responsibilities at SBA
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has asked Mike Fong, SBA director for Region 10, to serve as Acting Regional Administrator for Region 7—which includes Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Rep. Smith visits new food bank site
On Oct.14, Congressman Adam Smith visited the new Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) location to learn about the post-COVID hunger environment and discuss federal funding for hunger relief.
Cauce elected to National Academy of Medicine
University of Washington (UW) President Ana Mari Cauce is among the new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in an announcement made on Oct. 17.
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