New York Literary Spots
A Gathering of the Tribes
Steve Cannon's house of art, music, & poetry in LES.
Louder Arts Collective
AKA Bar 13, the place that got me reading. And Maureen is the best bartender in the world.
The Asian American Writers' Workshop
When I was 14, my mom took me to my first poetry reading in the city. It was hosted by the Asian American Writers' Workshop. It's been my second home ever since, a place that provides support and resources for young Asian American writers. Yay! If you're in K-town, definitely check it out.
Bay Area Literary Spots
Kearny Street Workshop
A wonderful Asian American arts organization with a long history. Check them out.
Writer Corps
I worked for them too — they're amazing too!
Youth Speaks
I worked for them — they're a wonderful organization.
Artists, Writers, Singers, Performers, Cousins
Alexander Chee
One of the most incredible writers and generous teachers I've ever known. A quiet marvel of a human being. I learn so much from him all the time.
Bassey's World
A spoken word poet, born in Nigeria and raising hell in NYC. Fly mama.
Chiwoniso
the most soulful singer i have ever seen in my life. period.
i love this woman. she is a gift from god and the ancestors.
a sister. a mother. an artist. a rebel woman. a legend. check her out. bring her (and me) to your school! we plan to tour together one day...if i could only be so blessed! multi-culti groups, women's groups ~ you will go beserk! and cry! and feel witness! bring her here! let's make it happen. peace.
Derek Kirk Kim
Talented artist and generous person. Go check him out. Korean men represent!
Doria Roberts
Amazing and beautiful musician, incredible live act.
Eddy Zheng
Incredible person, poet, and politicized prisoner. He's a generous and amazing man.
Edward Garcia
Great friend and great poet.
F. Omar Telan
Pinoy boy, of the famed mango poem. And cute baby pictures.
Isangmahal
Seattle family. Words & heart.
Jocelyn de Leon
my sis, a truly beautiful spirit, strong woman, giving soul, and friend. don't sleep on her, she's more than meets the eye.
Kim Addonizio
A teacher and an inspiration. I love reading her monthly journal.
Lady Leisure
Helen Chi, a Korean American homegirl from Queens, is the designer of this hip & elegant line of jewelry...I love her style — check her out & support a sista!
Lemon
ready made real: my boy from Brooklyn. check him out.
Llane
Beautiful afo-cuban painter, my ex-fiancee (long story) — a huge talent.
Margaret Cho
My girl. Brave, crazy, original. Korean women represent!
Martin Espada
A teacher, political activist, and author of many books of poetry. If you don't know who he is, you should!
Re: verse
Asian American spoken word duo — the fierce and eloquent Giles and honey-throated Leah.
Shihan
What can I say? Shihan's belafonte.
Suheir Hammad
A stunning woman and lovely poet, who is all about integrity & truth, & trying to be our best selves.
tina chang
beautiful writer, author of Twenty-First Century, the poem exerpted on my journal page.
Vong Pak
Vong is a true artist in every sense of the word — passionate, talented, possessed. He's an incredible drummer & performer. Check him out.
Community
YKAN
a great korean american organization. jaz park is so jazzy!
Bad Habits
amazon.com
Craig's List
Great for people on the move. I bought my tv, vcr, and car off craigslist.
friendster
Business
Skyscraper Creative
My website designer. His name is Steve, he's an artist on the web and in real life!
Spirit Guardian
They do all the technical stuff for the site. Mysterious stuff.
Site Credits
Performance photos by: David Huang
Cover shot by: Ira Pfeffer
Kiss photo: Emmy Park
Other pics: ish & friends
Website design by Adriel Luis at The Funky Pixel
Programming and development by Cam Collins