This December, Weike Wang is bringing a story of cultural diversity and familial tension to bookshelves.
Wang is the author of “Joan is Okay” and “Chemistry,” the latter of which she won the 2018 PEN/Hemingway Award and a Whiting award for.

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As autumn unfurls its vibrant tapestry, a golden glow envelops the latest literary offerings.
Book lovers and cozy nook dwellers will find solace as fall ushers in a bounty of enchanting narratives.

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Arushi Avachat is bringing Bollywood extravagance to young adult romance.
The recent graduate and former Daily Bruin contributor published her debut novel, “Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment,” earlier this year while completing her bachelor’s degrees in English and political science with a minor in South Asian studies.

Through her passion for acting, Rosalie Chiang is bringing Asian American coming-of-age stories to the screen.
The second-year communication student is best known for voicing the lead role of Meilin Lee in Pixar’s 2022 animated film, “Turning Red,” as well as the voice of Chika Amabe in the Japanese fantasy adventure film “Suzume” and Suzy Nakamura in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese.” At UCLA, Chiang continues to pursue acting alongside her studies in communication.

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The heat of summer can sometimes bring a change of perspective.
In many ways, interacting with fine art has the same effect.

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Theater’s most vibrant productions are heating up the summer stage.
This season, Los Angeles is shining with lively adaptations and contemporary dramas that will surely move audiences.

This post was updated July 14 at 5:15 p.m.
With an inescapable sun gracing readers, rays of light scintillate upon the latest literary releases.
Bookworms and bibliophiles will thrive as summertime brings a crisp breeze of bewitching stories.

This post was updated July 7 at 6:51 p.m.
This summer, the diverse sonic landscape of 2024 is set to continue.
With vibrant releases across multiple genres, listeners are sure to find new songs to soundtrack the memories they’ll make in the year’s hottest season.

Aurora Mititelu is harnessing computer capabilities to blend technology with traditional art.
The design media arts graduate student is specializing in a unique form of digital art that employs computer-generated imagery.

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Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault.

A lively celebration of culture and human connection brought cinema lovers together Friday.