Let The Light In
We are thrilled to present you with the Spring 2024 Dear Asian Youth Literature Zine! This zine includes pieces of art and literature created by the talented members of both the Literature Department and our audience.
The theme of this spring’s zine is “Let the Light In.” In the wake of constant acts of racism and discrimination, violence against our communities, and intergenerational trauma, it is important that we find the space to navigate complex feelings of anger, pain, and loss. Yet, we must also hold space for ourselves—to honor those who came before us and to reflect on what our communities, families, and identities mean to us. We must embrace the path to feeling empowered in the identities we find true to ourselves, wherever we might currently find ourselves on this path. In spite of the encroaching darkness, we must seek to let the light of radical joy and acceptance in.
We hope you can resonate with our stories and find the space to celebrate your own identity, culture, and personal history.
Through our featuring of prose, poetry, opinion pieces, and visual content, the DAY Literature Team aims to diversify the Asian narrative and bring newfound awareness to issues of global significance. We use writing and visuals to shed light on underrepresented communities and foster empathy, solidarity, and allyship both within and beyond the Asian community. Please consider donating to support our work and help us further our impact!