Dedicated to nurturing generations of writers and readers
of Asian American literature
Kundiman creates a space where Asian Americans can explore, through art, the unique challenges that face the new and ever changing diaspora. We see the arts as a tool of empowerment, of education and liberation, and of addressing proactively the legacy we will leave for our future.
Announcements
Kundiman partnered with the NYU Creative Writing Program for a New Books Reading featuring Stine An, Benedict Nguyễn, and Bobuq Sayed. In addition, Noah Arhm Choi read in honor of Theo LeGro.
Kundiman partnered with MacDowell for a Katherine Min Fellowship reading featuring Nawaaaz Ahmed, Kayla Min Andrews, Mira Jacob, Niv Sekar, and Monica Sok.
Events
Join Kundiman for a reading at the 2026 Dodge Poetry Festival titled Embodied Connection featuring Fatimah Asghar, Sanam Sheriff, and R. A. Villanueva.
Join Sarah Wang for a free one-day writing workshop on “Reimagining the Asian American Immigrant Narrative.” This in-person event will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 2:00–4:00 PM ET at the Chatham Square branch of the New York Public Library (33 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002). RSVP required; join the waitlist here.
Join Kundiman Mountain West for "Unabashed: How to Write with Radical Acceptance" with Mei-Mei Mijares, happening on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM PT via Zoom.
