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
sunrise
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bonfire friends
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sadness
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purple skies
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