In response to Asian-American writers coming up against misunderstanding and pigeonholing when pitching and editing stories with the “Big Five” publishing houses in the US, a bespoke press now focuses solely on Asian American literature. It’s still what the CEO calls a “scrappy little startup,” but the authors working with the press say it’s a relief to have found a comfortable home for their stories. The World’s Marco Werman has more.
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