The raunchy new teen movie tells the story of a smart and sex-obsessed Indian
American high schooler who must go on a road trip to find the morning-after
pill.
Asian American authors discussed how their experiences impacted their work and
shared books that reflect the diversity of the Asian American experience.
In “Indivisible,” novelist Daniel Aleman writes of a Latino teen whose
undocumented immigrant parents are taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
After a concerning call with his mother in New Delhi about the gravity of the
Covid-19 crisis in India, Priyank Lathwal said he felt an urgent need to help.
When Sanjena Sathian’s agent first suggested that they send an advance copy of
her debut novel to Mindy Kaling and her production company, Sathian was all for
Latina novelist Laekan Zea Kemp discusses Chicano identity between American and
Mexican cultures and “Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet,” her debut novel.
Author Monica Gomez-Hira’s new novel explores the pull of culture — as well as
the sometimes unfair expectations on Latinas as they navigate their teen years.
Had Lawrance’s character been born in a different time, the actress said, “she
would have ruled the world. She was so confident. It really inspired me.”
Founders of Major League Cricket, expected to start in 2022, say they hope to
reach South Asian American fans who yearn for the chance to cheer for a local
team.
Maldonado’s debut novel, “Fat Chance, Charlie Vega,” has drawn rave advance
reviews for its portrayal of a plus-size Latina teen in a small New England town
— which drew on the author’s life.