If Only I Could Speak
Episode 7 of A Fistful of Verse
When you go from Thailand to North Carolina, more than the spoken language changes—the box you’re put in does as well. Poetry360 mentee Premrudee Mepremwattana shares her immigration story to the US and the nuance of representation.
Sounds: Zapsplat.com
Music: Coldbrew by RA
A drink to go with this episode: Lemon tea
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Premrudee Mepremwattana
Premrudee (Premmy) Mepremwattana is a junior in Thailand, who spends summers in North Carolina. Having been recognized by the Alliance for Young Writers and Artists, she serves as founder and co-editor-in-chief for the Alexandrian Review and edits for other magazines. She is also the co-president of Fifty Squared, a UN-recognized nonprofit feminist organization, and is dedicated to amplifying voices among marginalized and underrepresented communities. When not reading, writing, or getting too emotionally invested in fictional characters, she spends her time drinking bubble tea and creating memories with friends and family. She loves being a part of Girls Write Now.
