Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop (ACWW)

LiterASIAN gathered in Toronto at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library for a celebration of Asian Canadian literature featuring Jack Wang, Farzana Doctor, and Jane Hur, moderated by Larissa Lai. Thx to everyone who joined us! Next stop: Vancouver, June 27-28! #asiancanadian

Courage to Write, Courage to Heal A panel of Asian Canadian writers whose creative lives have been shaped by experiences of mental illness, disability, and healing. Get tickets here: eventbrite.ca/e/courage-to-w…

Pls join us with the new NAAAP Vancouver May Morning Network Mixer at the Villa Bistro! in Burnaby, BC on Friday, May 29  •  8:30 AM - 10 AM eventbrite.ca/e/naaap-vancou… #asiancanadian #asianheritagemonth

"When Railways Were Highways: Remembering Jim Wong-Chu’s Influence, Community, and Legacy" on June 27th, 6.00pm – 7.30pm at Chinatown Storytelling Centre w/ Evelyn Lau, Yasuko Thanh, Jessica Gin-Jade Chan eventbrite.ca/e/when-railway… #literasian2026

We found a short documentary of Jim Wong-Chu, who talks about his thoughts on identity. It's almost been a decade since his passing, and those he mentored come back to share their own memories of him at #LiterASIAN festival on June 27 youtu.be/7p896Fd_lMU?si… #asiancanadian

Musqueam Elder Larry Grant created Reconciling in conversation with writer Scott Steedman, which will be featured at the LiterASIAN Festival in June. Join us to hear more about Larry's journey torontospark.ca/seeing-ghosts-… #literasian #asiancanadian

The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street shines a light on kids who've been largely overlooked by the Canadian literary world. Join us in June when Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho will be featured at LiterASIAN to talk more about her new book torontospark.ca/wiley-wei-chiu… #literasian

Thank you to the Toronto Spark @TOSparkOfficial for sharing this post about LiterASIAN Toronto. There will also be a Chinese classical musical performance at the festival in the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library on May 22. torontospark.ca/literasian-tor… #literasian #asiancanadian

✨Reminder: LiterASIAN Toronto 2026 is this Friday! 📚 Explore this year’s theme, “Re-Generation,” celebrating 50 years of Asian Canadian literary history. 🥂 Refreshments served. 📍 East Asian Library, 130 St. George St., Toronto. 📅 May 22, 2:15–5:15 PM

Thank you to Chinatown Wonders @ChinatownWonder as our 2026 festival booksellers onsite at this year's LiterASIAN Festival! Chinatown Wonders' Larry Chin will be offering a Literary Walking Tour of Vancouver Chinatown literasian.com/literary-walki… #literasian #asiancanadian

Welcome to the 2026 LiterASIAN booklist! This year's theme, "Re-Generation," celebrates 50 years of Asian Canadian literary history. You can purchase books from Iron Dog Books, one of the book sellers for this year's festival irondogbooks.com/lists/L18MgSpd… #asiancanadian #literasian

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the rich histories, diverse experiences, inspiring achievements & contributions of Asian Canadians, past and present. Lots of great events at Vancouver Public Library @VPL vpl.ca/program/asian-… #explorASIAN

The 2026 LiterASIAN Festival is coming to Vancouver on June 26–27, 2026. Join us for two days of powerful conversations, author readings, performances, & community gatherings celebrating Asian Canadian storytelling in all its forms literasian.com/tickets/ #LiterASIAN2026

📚 LiterASIAN Toronto is next week. Mark your calendar! Join Farzana Doctor, Jack Wang & June Hur in conversation with Prof. Larissa Lai, plus live erhu & dizi performances by Amely Zhou and Hong-Da Chin. 📍Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library 🕑May 22, 2:45–5:15 PM (doors 2:15)

Tickets are available for LiterASIAN 2026: Re-Generation! eventbrite.ca/cc/literasian-… #asiancanadian #literasian

The @acww May newsletter is out! Read about community news and upcoming events, including @LiterASIAN 2026, here: mailchi.mp/asiancanadianw…

LiterASIAN 2026! Join us for the 14th annual LiterASIAN Writers Festival. This year's theme title is "Re-Generation"! literasian.com #asiancanadian #literasian2026 #literasian

Celebrating New Asian Canadian Novels on Thursday Apr 30th, 2026 w/ Jane Park and Leslie Shimototakahara, moderated by Rachel Phan flyingbooks.ca/events/4900520… #asiancanadian

The Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop (ACWW) gathered for an afternoon dim sum party, celebrating the season, the spirit of the Qingming Festival, and Steven Wong’s birthday 🎉 #AsianCanadian #LiterASIAN #QingmingFestival #ACWW #VancouverEvents #WritingCommunity

✨ AUTHOR REVEAL ✨ We’re beyond excited to welcome Farzana Doctor to LiterASIAN Toronto 2026! #uoft #uoftlibraries 🗓️May 22 ⏳2:45–5:15 PM (doors open at 2:15 PM) 📍Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library 🎟️Stay tuned for registration info.