The book follows the life of Willis Wu, an actor who strives to rise above playing bit parts, such as Generic Asian Man on a cop television series. Open to experimenting with format-his short story “Problems for Self Study” was written using algebraic equations-Yu wrote Interior Chinatown as a screenplay. He and Li discussed Yu’s experiences writing in multiple genres, the role of fiction in constructing identity, and the current dialogue about identity and race in America. Yu won the National Book Award for his most recent book, Interior Chinatown, which he’s now adapting into a series for Hulu. Li in conversation before a live audience. Chinatown,” an online and off-site exhibition.įor The Huntington’s 2022 Founders’ Day celebration, acclaimed writer Charles Yu joined Huntington Trustee Simon K.C.
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Most recently, The Huntington collaborated with the Library Foundation of LA and LA Public Library on “ Archive Alive: Stories and Voices from L.A. The Huntington’s collections also include extensive materials related to the history of Los Angeles’ Chinatown and Chinese immigration in Southern California. Since the institution’s founding, literature has been a pillar of the humanities collections, with recent literary guests including Susan Orlean, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Marilynne Robinson. This year’s Founders’ Day program reflected intersecting areas of strength at The Huntington. Li to the Founders’ Day event at Rothenberg Hall on March 2. Lawrence (right) welcomed acclaimed writer Charles Yu (left) and Huntington Trustee Simon K.C.
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