Mae Coyiuto on Storytelling, Filipino Representation, and Happy Endings

Photo courtesy of Mae Coyiuto By Tracy Fuentes While browsing the aisles of the YA section in my local Barnes & Noble, a bright yellow cover with illustrations of a girl and three boys stood out to me. I grabbed it off the shelf and was instantly hooked – the synopsis of Chloe and the…… Continue reading Mae Coyiuto on Storytelling, Filipino Representation, and Happy Endings

Abigail Hing Wen on Asian American Identity, Changing Career Paths, and “Loveboat, Taipei”

Photo courtesy of Abigail Hing Wen By Tracy Fuentes With a law degree from Columbia, a career in politics and venture capital, and a young adult novel on the New York Times bestseller list, Abigail Hing Wen has lived many lives.  Wen is the author of Loveboat, Taipei and its sequel Loveboat, Reunion. The first…… Continue reading Abigail Hing Wen on Asian American Identity, Changing Career Paths, and “Loveboat, Taipei”