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Poems for a New Year

Butterfly Wings
I have always been fascinated with butterflies: their ephemeral incandescence and natural metamorphosis astounds me. Across cultures and regions, butterflies are symbols of hope and change. In New York City, there are few butterflies of the sort captured by glossy magazines, but the many revolutions emblazoned across monochromatic newsprint serve in their stead.



Letter to Younger Me
Hello! How's your life in China? I hope you don't throw this letter away…

My Random Autobiography
I never write about myself, so with this piece I wanted to try that.…

Freedom
Freedom, a simple word, yet with so much meaning. Something that we all yearn…
Sunday, 04:17 PM
This piece is at heart a study of me, a view from inside my room and inside my mind.

Two Worlds, One Home
A reflection of cultural identity through the lens of a first-generation, Chinese-American girl.

the luxury of collapsing
While in new york city, waiting in the long line for a pop-up shop with my friend who was a Shawn Mendes fanatic, I started…

Chinese Braised Beef Soup
This is what the process of making hong shao niu rou tang, or chinese braised beef soup, means to me.
Deconstructed
Welcome to deconstructed. — fostering a community that draws attention to mental health through creative writing and art & resources for marginalized groups.

Let’s Create Together
We are a diverse, multi-generational, passionate community of writers, creatives, leaders, artists and activists who all share a love of stories. Our programs are interwoven with wellness- and activist-minded curricula and offer endless opportunities for friendship, networking and professional development support.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 2 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
The Power of Identity: Language and How We Use It

What are the words that you use to describe yourself? What words do others use to describe you? Join us for an interactive conversation about the ways we create community and celebrate nuance as storytellers.

February 3 – 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Flying Solo: Daring Feats with Gigi Coleman

You’ve heard of the Wright Brothers. You’ve heard of Amelia Earhart. But what do you know about the first female African-American pilot, Bessie Coleman? Inspired by her Great-Aunt Bessie’s legacy, Gigi Coleman created an organization called The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars and one-woman show to share Bessie’s too often ignored history with the world. Join…

February 4 – 3:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Making It Personal: Finding Your Voice In Documentary Screenwriting

Have you ever wondered what a script looks like for a documentary? In this workshop Writer and Director Lagueria Davis will teach about different types of documentaries and share the process of screenwriting for participatory documentaries. You'll hear about the sweet victories and the frustrating challenges, the truth and the myths, as well as the…

February 4 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Sharing Our Collective Story: Video for Performance & Digital Storytelling

Want to learn how video can be used for storytelling and self-expression? Join us for this cutting-edge workshop in which multimedia artist Lani Asunción will share aspects of their interdisciplinary performative practice. Participants will explore conceptualizing performance for video through capturing movement, sound, and artistic rituals. Lani will discuss fundamental elements of video production and…
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