or your Creative Writing paper assignment, I am asking everyone to turn in a piece of creative prose (short fiction or Creative Non-Fiction) that is INSPIRED BY or IN RESPONSE TO the readings and themes of the class thus far. As with any CREATIVE assignment, it will be up to you to find the personal connections and inspiration, but I can help discuss this with you.
Books we read.
Wild Geese Sorrow: The Chinese Wall Inscriptions at Angel Island – Edited by Jeffrey Thomas Leong
No-No Boy – John Okada
When the Emperor Was Divine – Julie Otsuka
The Woman Warrior – Maxine Hong Kingston
Your House Will Pay – Steph Cha
Minor Feelings – Cathy Park Hong (specifically the essay “United”)
America Is in The Heart – Carlos Bulosan (excerpt)
America Is Not The Heart – Elaine Castillo (excerpt)
How to Read Now – Elaine Castillo (excerpt)
American Son – Brian Ascalon Roley