Growing Up Asian in Australia

Discover the enriching anthology, 'Growing Up Asian in Australia', a compelling collection curated by the celebrated author Alice Pung. This trade paperback dives into the diverse experiences of Asian Australians, offering authentic perspectives that challenge the narratives often portrayed by outsiders. With 288 pages filled with humor, heart, and profound insights, this book features stories from renowned and emerging writers like Shaun Tan, Anh Do, and Kylie Kwong, who share experiences of identity, love, and belonging in a multicultural society. Readers will resonate with tales of ambition, such as Cindy Pan’s humorous quest for a Nobel Prize, and hear awe-inspiring accounts like Tony Ayres’ encounter with a skinhead. This transformative work reveals what it truly means to grow up Asian in Australia, capturing the essence of cultural intersectionality. Whether you're exploring your heritage or delving into the richness of multicultural narratives, 'Growing Up Asian in Australia' is essential reading. Perfect for anyone interested in Australian literature, cultural studies, or personal growth, this book invites a deeper understanding of the Asian Australian experience. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand-new paperback, with no combined shipping for other items, and expect delivery within 10 days. Add this enlightening read to your collection today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863951913
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 288


Description:
Asian-Australians have often been written about by outsiders, as outsiders. In this collection, compiled by award-winning author Alice Pung, they tell their own stories with verve, courage and a large dose of humour.
They tell tales of leaving home, falling in love, coming out and finding one's feet. A young Cindy Pan vows to win every single category of Nobel Prize. Tony Ayres blows a kiss to a skinhead and lives to tell the tale. Benjamin Law has a close encounter with some angry Australian fauna, and Kylie Kwong makes a moving pilgrimage to her great-grandfather's Chinese village.
Here are well-known authors and exciting new voices, spanning several generations and drawn from all over Australia. In sharing their stories, they show us what it is really like to grow up Asian, and Australian.
Contributors include- Shaun Tan, Jenny Kee, Annette Shun Wah, Anh Do, Khoa Do, John So, Simone Lazaroo, Christopher Cyril, Jason Yat-Sen Li, Sunil Badami, Hoa Pham, Quan Yeomans, Caroline Tran, Tom Cho, Vanessa Woods and many more ...


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