Distinguished Visiting Writers Series | A reading with Yang Lian and Yoyo

Join us for a free reading and conversation with Yang Lian and Yoyo, two distinguished Chinese poets-in-exile. Yang Lian who has been called the "Walt Whitman" of China went into exile after Tiananmen Square as did his wife Yoyo, a notable Chinese painter, novelist, and poet. The two will read and discuss their work and practice in a conversation moderated by poet Chris Du, the 2026-2027 Piper Graduate Research Fellow. The event is co-sponsored by the Asia Center at the School of International Languages and Cultures at ASU. Refreshments will be served.