An Interview with Julie Wu, Author of The Third Son

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Author Julie Wu has crafted a beautiful story in her debut novel The Third Son. It’s a compelling tale of a boy named Saburo set against the backdrop of occupied Taiwan and America at the dawn of the space age. TaiwaneseAmerican.org’s editorial director Anna Wu sat down with Julie to talk about the book, her inspirations, and her path to becoming an author. * * * Anna Wu: Julie, you have written an absolutely beautiful novel. For our readers who haven't read the book yet, could you give…

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Author Charles Yu on Tour for New Novel: “How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe”

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video from suvudu.com Taiwanese American author Charles Yu received the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 Award for his story collection Third Class Superhero, and he has also received the Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award. His work has been published in the Harvard Review, The Gettysburg Review, Alaska Quarterly Review, Mississippi Review, and Mid-American Review, among other journals. His critically-acclaimed and highly anticipated new novel, How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional…

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Asian American Literature Symposium at University of Maryland

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Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall, University of Maryland, College Park Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154179392822 A day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don't forget to get your books signed by the authors. As a part of Maryland Day 2010, sponsored by the University of…

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