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SUMMARY:Dialogue: DVAN presents The Future of Vietnamese Diasporic Writing
DESCRIPTION:<p>This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Vietnamese diaspora. The current literature reflects the diverse imaginations and innovations of this complex community. From literary fiction, graphic memoir and experimental poetry, to science fiction, gothic horror and young adult fantasy, Vietnamese American writers are exploring and challenging themes, topics and genres in every facet of literature. In this <a href="https://www.litquake.org/">Litquake</a> panel by the <a href="https://dvan.org/">Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN)</a>, we will hear from <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Hoang%2C%20Van&searchType=author">Van Hoang</a> (middle grade, YA), <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Nguyen%2C%20Hieu%20Minh&searchType=author">Hieu Minh Nguyen</a> (poetry), and <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Vo%2C%20Christina&searchType=author">Christina Vo</a> (memoir) on the future of diasporic Vietnamese literature.&nbsp;</p><p>This program is presented as part of the <a href="https://www.litquake.org/2025-festival">Litquake Literary Festival 2025</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.litquake.org/">Litquake - Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/litquake/">Litquake - Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/litquake">Litqake - Facebook</a></p>
LOCATION:Main Library - Saroyan Area - 6th Floor
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