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I stumbled across a 'call for submissions' for stories of growing up as an Asian-Australian (through black inc. books). I'm thinking of submitting a piece about the cultural difference between parents and children and how communication barriers can often be quite irritating!
I thought I'd post it on as a Thing to Do for anyone who would be interested in submitting their story/life:
"Asian-Australians are known to each other and the outside world by many labels: Quiet Achiever. FOB. Gangster. Chigger. Mainlander. Banana. Yet are these labels based on some degree of truth, or only fiction? What is it like to grow up Asian in Australia?
We are looking for personal experience narratives of growing up Asian-Australian that are unique, honest and reflective, for an anthology. The pieces can be in any manner, tone or style, but we are not looking for abstract or sociological treatments. They can deal with any aspect of growing up Asian-Australian so long as they are original and provide insight into the fascinating lives of Asian-Australians that defy, question or shed light on the usual stereotypes.
Submissions should be between 800 and 3000 words in length and must be received by 1st December 2007. Late entries will not be accepted. This collection will be edited by Alice Pung, author of Unpolished Gem, and published by Black Inc. in 2008.
Please address submissions to:
The Editor Black Inc. Level 5, 289 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
Hard copy only, but receipt will be acknowledged by email so please include an email address. Final selection of pieces will be made in early 2008. Enquiries should be addressed to: deniseo@blackincbooks.com"
Alex =)
