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Before I Was a Critic, I Was a Human Being: Examining the mythologies of multiculturalism in Canada

By Kayla Zhu ● Arts & Culture ● April 12, 2021 February 11, 2022

Amy Fung’s debut book, Before I Was a Critic, I Was a Human Being, takes us on an exploration into the myths of multiculturalism across Canada – and how colonialism and white hegemony continue to define who is truly included in Canadian society.

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10 Books by Asian Canadian and Asian American women you need to add to your reading list

By Alicia Cheung ● Cold Tea Reads ● March 4, 2021 April 22, 2022

In light of International Women’s Day, it is important to celebrate writers and authors who are too often marginalized by the mainstream publishing industry.

K-Pop The Odyssey: A journey through law, music, and identity

By Ashley J Chong ● Arts & Culture ● December 22, 2020 February 11, 2022

Law student and author Wooseok Ki explores how K-pop became the global phenomenon it is today with his newly published book, K-POP: The Odyssey.

Of animals, magic, and mothers: K-Ming Chang’s world of Bestiary

By Tiffany Wu ● Cold Tea Reads ● October 5, 2020 April 22, 2022

K-Ming Chang takes us into the blistering world of her debut novel Bestiary and peels back the how and why behind it.

Identity awakening of an Asian American – Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

By Alicia Cheung ● Cold Tea Reads ● August 21, 2020 April 22, 2022

A book review of Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings on the dilemmas and barriers of embracing the identity as an Asian American.

Aaron Chan on navigating Vancouver as a young, gay Asian creative

By Kayla Zhu ● Cold Tea Reads ● August 19, 2020 April 22, 2022

In an exclusive interview, Aaron Chan, author of This City is a Minefield, reflects on what it means to be Asian and queer in the modern world.

Pride in writing: Sexuality and Asian representation in Lyla Lee’s Works

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● June 29, 2020 April 22, 2022

A Korean-American author of works on diversity and equity, Lyla Lee shares how and why she represents Asian Americans and LGBTQ Asians through her works.

To read is to begin to understand: Ten great books by Black authors to read right now

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● June 18, 2020 April 22, 2022

Here are 10 books by Black authors from a range of genres that may grant you a new perspective from a community outside of your own.

From classroom to hit podcast, Paul Bae is telling stories on every stage

By Tim Lam ● Cold Tea Reads ● May 7, 2020 April 22, 2022

Paul Bae chats with Cold Tea Collective’s Editor-in-Chief Tim Lam about teaching, storytelling, self-discovery, and forging a brave new path for himself.

Nine books by Asian authors to keep you entertained while you stay inside

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● April 15, 2020 April 22, 2022

Need suggestions for entertainment during quarantine? We’ve got books by Asian authors to transport you out of the walls of your home.