Infusion Unveiled: Stories from the Asian Canadian Mosaic
This event is free and open to all. First come, first served. Space is limited, and for building access, registration is required in advance. Registration will close once full.
- Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Location: The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th Floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto
- Register here
Event Part II: Book Launch Celebration of Infusion: A Ricepaper Anthology
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Infusion Unveiled: Stories from the Asian Canadian Mosaic
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the launch of Infusion: A Ricepaper Anthology, a powerful collection amplifying the voices of Asian Canadian authors and writers from the Asian diaspora. The event will feature readings by contributing writers Mihan Han, Garry Engkent, Hana Kim, Victoria Sa, Ling Chen, Justin Timbol, and Amardeep Kaur. Their work thoughtfully explores themes of identity, belonging, resilience, and creativity, capturing the rich and diverse experiences of Asian communities in Canada and beyond.
The program will also feature a special reading of My Aunt, a poignant poem by the late Jim Wong-Chu, published posthumously in this anthology. Whether you are a long-time supporter of Ricepaper or encountering these dynamic voices for the first time, this launch promises to be an inspiring celebration of storytelling, culture, and community.
Readers
Amardeep Kaur was born and raised in Hong Kong and now resides in Tkaronto. She is a lecturer at the University of Toronto, where she teaches courses on Canada–Hong Kong migration and Sikhism. Kaur holds a PhD in Geography as well as a diploma in Asian Studies from York University. Her research has explored the now-famous SS Komagata Maru ship from its Hong Kong origins, where it first received its Sikh name, Guru Nanak Jahaz. A multidisciplinary scholar, her intellectual impetus is driven by opening poetics to decolonial geographies and religious Earth thought. When she is not writing or teaching, she enjoys walking and sipping endless cups of cha.
Garry Engkent is a Chinese Canadian writer whose short stories have appeared in publications such as Asianadian, Many-Mouthed Birds, and Ricepaper Magazine. His widely anthologized piece, “Why My Mother Can’t Speak English,” remains one of his most recognized works. He has also co-authored textbooks, including Essay Do’s and Don’ts for Oxford Canada. More recently, he has begun exploring the horror genre.
Ling Ge is an immigrant author based in Toronto. Her writing has appeared in Ricepaper, The New Quarterly, The Heron’s Nest, Acorn, and elsewhere. Her first published short story was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her debut poetry chapbook, Snow Flowers, is forthcoming from Anstruther Press.
Mihan Han was born in Mudanjiang, China, and as a child, journeyed with his parents to the United States before eventually putting down roots in Canada. Though he briefly considered a writing career in his youth, he—like many in the stereotypical Asian narrative—acquiesced to his parents’ wishes and became a physician. He now practices internal medicine in Scarborough, Ontario, and writes poetry on the side, with work appearing in publications such as Ricepaper Magazine. Also a composer and songwriter, he releases music under the artist name Lucius Easen, available on all major streaming platforms.
Hana Kim is the Director of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library at the University of Toronto. She has published and presented widely on Asian Canadian heritage, diversity, and East Asian studies librarianship. In 2009, she co-launched the Korean Canadian Heritage Archives with the University of British Columbia. Hana contributed a chapter to Creating an Inclusive Library (ACRL Press, 2024) and edited Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity (University of Toronto East Asian Library, 2022). She is also the translator of Love is the Pain of Feverish Flowers (Seoul Selection, 2016). Her translations and poetry have appeared in Ricepaper Magazine and other publications. Hana served as President of the Council on East Asian Libraries from 2020 to 2022. Her work has been recognized with the Samsung Life Bichumi Women’s Special Award (2008) and the Korean Canadian Heritage Award (2018).
Victoria Sa is a Burmese-Karen Canadian writer and poet. She holds a BA in English and Creative Writing from York University. Her favourite genres to write in are contemporary, romance, and comedy. Centering themes of self-identity, she aims to weave Burmese-Karen culture into her work, creating spaces of both solace and humour. When she’s not writing, Victoria can be found binging Asian dramas, reading novels and webtoons, or diving into a new DIY hobby. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada. Find her on Instagram at @thelitvicblog.
Justin Timbol is a Filipino writer from Mississauga, ON. His work has appeared in This Magazine, CV2, The Ampersand Review, the League of Canadian Poets, and elsewhere. A while back, he was longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize and shortlisted for the Foster Poetry Prize.
Address: University of Toronto, Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th Floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A5
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