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@charles_yu

writer of books, tv, short stories, bad tweets, typo-filled texts. he/him.

Irvine, California
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Joined March 2010
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    Feb 17

    For the first time in 35+ yrs, our emergency shelter & transitional housing have been completely shut down due to burst pipes & power loss. If you are currently in a position to help, we ask that you make a donation; our needs are critical and immediate:

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    Feb 19

    Here's some 2020 for anyone saying that cold temperatures mean climate change isn't real.

    Ronny Chieng "Explains" Climate Change
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  3. Feb 19

    Can't wait to speak with the amazing for LitFest2021!

    LitFest 2021 is next week, all virtual events are open to the public! On Friday 2/26 Winner and Longlister will be in conversation and Saturday features poets and , Register here:
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    Feb 16

    Join us TONIGHT at 8pm ET for NBF Presents: Secrets of the South with Finalists , Longlister Tayari Jones and moderator

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    Feb 16

    The model minority myth hurts Asian Americans—especially the elderly and the young. We are not machines. We are not invulnerable. The assailants who harmed my family and me were of *many* races, including Asian-Americans. There are no simple explanations. I will not be silent.

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    Feb 13

    Learn more about 's initiative to , not just this month, but all year long! 💻:

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    Feb 12

    Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Office Eugene Goodman is going to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. Goodman is in the chamber. The entire Senate rises and applauds him.

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    Feb 11

    My education and resources mean little to nothing if it only promotes my self-interests. I will not be silent.

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    Feb 12

    🧨HAPPY🧨NEW🧨YEAR🧨CAN’T🧨BELIEVE🧨ITS🧨ALREADY🧨4718🧨

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  10. Feb 11

    I am honored and excited to be partnering with in creating these student writing prizes which we hope will foster creativity and community. I'm also thrilled and grateful to for agreeing to be a judge this year. Details in the link below! Thanks!

    With , National Book Award winner has est. a writing prize for students, in honor of his parents Betty Lin Yu and Jin-Chyuan Yu for their service to the TA community. guest judging. More @
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  11. Feb 10

    "I love facts." - son, age 11, c. just now (while eating chocolate)

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  12. Feb 9

    Very excited for this!

    Charles Yu headshot, the cover of his book "Interior Chinatown," and Paul Nadal headshot.
    On February 11 at 5pm, asst. professor talks with writer , demonstrating the ways in which we can connect our scholarly pursuits with popular culture and our lived experiences:
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    Feb 7

    Attacks against Asian Americans is as old as America itself but the sheer volume and number have gone up astronomically since the COVID panic. Here's a few examples: 1) 84 Thai grandfather shoved and killed last week in SF 1)

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    Feb 4

    ⚠️ WARNING: this video is hard to watch. Another shocking attack in Oakland’s Chinatown. 8th and Harrison Streets. Outside the Asian Resource Center. 20+ robbery/assault incidents in the neighborhood according to the Chinatown Chamber president.

    This media may contain sensitive material. Learn more
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  15. Feb 4

    Fun to be part of the campaign, featuring wellness advice from me (admittedly, maybe not the best source). The truth is I have two bedtime routines, and one tends to work a lot better than the other…

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    Feb 4

    mood

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  17. Feb 3

    Although, just for the record, I don't necessarily share his opinion of Amy Tan's work. Not that anyone asked! Just saying.

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  18. Feb 3

    Incredible profile by Jay Caspian Kang of Steven Yeun.

    Wrote about Steven Yeun, neuroses and MINARI.
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    Feb 3

    tonight! Virtual book talk thx to and ! w/ me, ttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/speculative-la Is L.A. even a real place? Or is it a collective fever dream, AI simulation, or ur-text? 6PM PT! Free! BYOSnacks!

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    Feb 2

    Chef Winston Chiu of & graced us with a recipe for Suan Pan Zi inspired by 's LAND OF BIG NUMBERS, out today! 🎉 Recipe on our website. Make (or buy) a bowl of noodles & tune into 's launch event tonight with Te-Ping and !

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