I Acclaim: Asian and Proud
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~An anthology written for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month '23, '24, and '25~
It's no surprise that my stories are all written from the heart. I've been thinking, though - home is where the heart lives. Maybe I should write about my home this time around.
These stories, accompanied with notes about identity and diversity, intertwine into a possibility of how culture shapes who we are today. Embark on adventures or relish in the little moments in life, filled with Chinese history, culture, mythology, and more - tidbits from where I live and where my heart lies. Each story will acclaim and pay tribute to where I am and what made me, me.
After all, there's no shame in loving who you are.
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Accolades:
🏅featured on @IdentityandCulture's 2026 AAPI Heritage Month / API Month Reading List
🥇1st in the Glorious Awards
🥇1st in the Dazzle Awards: Random Category
🥇1st in the Brumous Collab Awards 2024: Best Opening Line
🥈2nd in the Categories Mini Awards: Best Opening Chapter
🥉3rd in the Valentine Awards: Diversity Genre
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