Asian American Bookworms: August Selection

The end of summer is nigh as back to school ads begin to creep up everywhere.  But before you start hitting the academic books, try fitting in one or all three of these beautiful reads that will spirit you away.

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“Be Controversial, Not Racist,” says Rapper Awkwafina

Rapper Awkwafina, who will be headlining Kollaboration New York’s 9th Showcase, sat down with KNY’s Joyce Chen to give an exclusive interview about her origins as the “token Asian” growing up in Forest Hills, NY, and how she’s holding her own as a serious rapper – squirt gun, oversized glasses and all.

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Studio Ghibli Announces Hiatus

After nearly 30 years of enchanting audiences all over the world with breathtaking animation and groundbreaking films, Studio Ghibli’s animation department will be taking a hiatus from making future productions.

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