Many-Mouthed Birds: Contemporary Writings by Chinese Canadians edited by Bennett Lee and Jim Wong-Chu [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]
A diverse collection of short stories from some of Canada’s leading Asian American voices, including Larissa Lai, Evelyn Lau, Sky Lee, and Denise Chong.
The Chinese phrase, “many-mouthed birds,” refers to someone who talks out of turn, who talks a little too loudly, who disturbs the peace. This group of contemporary Chinese Canadian writers are the “many-mouthed birds” who refuse to be ignored or silenced, who insist on being heard.
Review: “Asian American Titles,” What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature, Gale Research, 1997
Readers: Adult
Published: 1991
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