Asian American Literary Archive Events

 created a space for contemporary Asian American poetry and its writers and readers. From a scrappy blog and magazine to years of inventive and memorable events, 

 is a beacon for how Asian American literary stewardship has looked like in the past. Now, its legacy is in the process of being archived at the Asian American Literary Archive. Join the Asian American Literary Archive, 

, and Kearny Street Workshop as we celebrate the 

 legacy, launch the first collections page at the Asian American Literary Archive, and discuss the literary spaces we are still making and the literary spaces we deserve.

Featured readers: Neil Aitken, Jason Bayani, Esther Sun, & Eileen R. Tabios

Panelists: Editors Iris A. Law, Mia Ayumi Malhotra, and AALA Director Yanyi

2026 Asian American Literature Festival: Lantern Review Archive Launch! featuring Neil Aitken, Jason Bayani, Esther Sun, & Eileen R. Tabios