Description: Academic scholars, editors, creators, and museum officials discuss the public for Asian American literature and topics. Panelists speak informally on the following questions: How do you conceptualize the public(s) in your work? How do you seek to appeal to it or expand these different publics? What challenges and opportunities do you see for the continued growth of interest in Asian American topics and experiences?

Speakers

Floyd Cheung, Smith C

Lawrence-Minh Bui Davis, Asian American Literary Review

Rahul Gupta, Wing Luke Museum

Larin McLaughlin, University of Washington Press

Presider

Heidi Kim, U of North Carolina, Chapel Hill