The Vietnamese poetic heritage is rooted in ancient times, with the Vietnamese literary tradition continuing onward today into the diaspora. In celebration of this longstanding tradition of verse, here is a brief sampling of 10 Vietnamese American poets whose work you can support, in alphabetical order by last name:
1. Alex Dang: You Can Do Better
Where Are You Press, 2014
2. Diana Khong: “War Maps”
Rambutan Literary, Issue Three, 2016
3. Jenna Le: A History of the Cetacean American Diaspora
Anchor & Plume Press, 2016
4. Hieu Minh Nguyen: This Way to the Sugar
Write Bloody Publishing, 2011
5. Hoa Nguyen: Violet Energy Ingots
Wave Books, 2016
6. Bao Phi: Sông I Sing
Coffeehouse Press, 2011
7. Sophia Terazawa: I AM NOT A WAR
Essay Press, 2016
8. Chrysanthemum Tran: “Cognates”
Women of the World Poetry Slam 2016
9. Paul Tran: “I pledge alligience to the flag of the United States of America”
92Y #WordsWeLiveIn, Week 2, 2016
10. Ocean Vuong: Night Sky with Exit Wounds
Copper Canyon Press, 2016
When One Person and One Person and One Person Become Many
Music Heals The Soul
This Summer, Dress to Feel Like Yourself
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