International Armenian Literary Alliance

?IALA is now on Bluesky! Follow us at @armenianliterary.org to stay connected with the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Armenian literary world. ???? #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #bluesky #socialmedia #writing #books #publishing #networking

Looking for your next must-read? Check out this review of IALA advisory board member?Nancy Kricorian’s powerful new novel, The Burning Heart of the World! Set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, the novel weaves a deeply moving story of love, loss, and resilience. See why Arpi Sarafian says Kricorian "captures the spirit of goodness of a whole culture with her colors and vivid images," in her?The Armenian Mirror-Spectator?review. Read it below! ?Get your copy of the book here: bit.ly/4ie2ird #IALA?#armliterary?#armenian?#literature?#writing?#publishing?#newrelease?#books?#review

3 days left to register for our exciting Literary Lights 2025 panel discussion with contributors to Wasafiri Magazine’s Armenia(n)s – Elevation issue! ???? Led by co-editors Tatevik Ayvazyan & Naneh V. Hovhannisyan, alongside Wasafiri’s Editor-in-Chief Sana Goyal, this conversation on March 22nd, featuring contributors Sylvia Alajaji, Armen Davoudian, Myrna Douzjian, and Shogher Sargsyan, will dive into reading, writing, and the power of narratives. Stay after for a special writing marathon celebrating IALA’s 4th anniversary! ???? Led by Wasafiri contributors, this virtual fundraiser will spark your creativity with writing prompts & exercises. Registration allows you to attend either or both events. Open to members and non-members, the event is free of charge but a donation of $25 or more is suggested. ?? Learn more & register here: bit.ly/3XZ8FGE

IALA is headed to AWP 2025! ??? We’re thrilled to take part in one of North America’s largest literary gatherings, hosting two dynamic panels with esteemed writers, editors, and literary professionals and sharing a space with Anamot Press at the AWP Bookfair! Stop by to say hello, grab some goodies and signed books, and learn more about our programming! Featured Panels: "We Are Still Here: A Reading for Palestinian & Armenian Solidarity” ?? Friday, March 28 | ? 1:45 PM PDT | ?? LA Convention Center, Room 501ABC, Level 2 "Behind the Acronym: Empowering Ethnic Voices - Launching a Literary Non-Profit” ?? Saturday, March 29 | ? 9:00 AM PST | ?? LA Convention Center, Room 515A, Level 2 Learn more: bit.ly/4bZtQy7 P.S. Our offsite event, Gata & Gartal: A Taste of Armenian Literature, will take place after AWP 2025 on March 29th at 6:30 pm. Find more details and register here:?givebutter.com/IALAX We can't wait to see you there! #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #writing #AWP2025 #conference #networking #panel #discussion #exhibit #books #networking

Reminder! Applications for the IALA 2025 Mentorship Program close March 30th! ?? Take it from 2024 mentee and translator Norayr Manvelyan—this program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to grow as a writer or translator, connect with incredible mentors, and build a supportive literary community. Don't miss your chance! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gPuNeDwX #IALA #armenian #armliterary #literature #writing #books #mentorship #applynow #publishing #networking

"The Burning Heart of the World" is sweeping Los Angeles! ?? ?? Join IALA board members?Nancy Kricorian?and?Shahe Mankerian?at the Glendale Central Library on April 2nd as they discuss Kricorian's upcoming release, "The Burning Heart of the World." This sweeping saga takes readers on an epic journey from the mountains of Cilicia to contemporary New York City. Get your tickets below! ??? And grab your copy of the book on our Bookshop storefront: bit.ly/4ie2ird #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #writing #books #newrelease #publishing #author #community #losangeles

The IALA Los Angeles Chapter is hosting a special offsite event after AWP 2025! ? Join us on March 29th at 6:30 PM in Los Angeles for an unforgettable evening of literature, community, and conversation! This exclusive offsite event will feature readings from talented members who will share their powerful work. Before the readings, attendees can enjoy food and drinks and network with fellow writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts. ?? Featured readers include Nancy Agabian, Lory Bedikian, Armen Davoudian, Tina Demirdjian, Alec Ekmekji, Mashinka Firunts Hakopian, Armine Iknadossian, Arthur Kayzakian, Nancy Kricorian,?Shahe Mankerian, Aram Saroyan, Jen Siraganian, Gina Srmabekian, Alene Terzian-Zeitounian, M.A., M.F.A., EdD, and Raffi Wartanian. ?? Cocktail hour will be from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at which point the readings will commence until 8:30 PM. We can’t wait to see you there! Register here: givebutter.com/IALAX #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #books #publishing #writing #reading #events #losangeles #AWP25

IALA is turning 4, and we’re celebrating with a virtual writing marathon! ???? Join us on March 22nd for an exciting fundraiser featuring writing prompts and exercises for the IALA community and beyond, led by contributors to Wasafiri Magazine's special issue, Armenia(n)s – Elevation. [The fundraiser will directly follow our Literary Lights panel discussion with Wasafiri Armenian issue editors and contributors at 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AMT.] ?? March 22, 2025 ? 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 9 PM AMT?? ?? Open to all—free to attend, donations of $25 or more welcome!? Register and donate here: givebutter.com/4IALA #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #writing #publishing #networking #fundraiser #donatenow #community

Psst! Our next Literary Lights 2025 event is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss this one! Join us for a lively panel discussion with Tatevik Ayvazyan and Naneh V. Hovhannisyan, Sylvia Alajaji, Armen Davoudian, Myrna Douzjian and Shogher Sargsyan, the editors and contributors of Wasafiri Magazine’s special Armenian issue, Armenia(n)s – Elevation. Dive into conversations on identity and the vibrant world of Armenian literature! ??????? ?? Get all the details on Armenian Weekly at the link below! #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #writing #books #publishing #panel #discussion #networking #business #article

Massachusetts-based poetry lovers, this one's for you! ??? Join IALA member Armen Davoudian and author Abigail Chabitnoy on March 17th at the Blacksmith House Poetry Series for an unforgettable evening centered around his latest poetry collection, The Palace of Forty Pillars. Don't miss this chance to experience their work live—bring a friend and get inspired! ?? Learn more: bit.ly/3QUYqPQ Prepare for the reading by purchasing The Palace of Forty Pillars at our Bookshop storefront here: bit.ly/3FsRiHQ #IALA #armliterary #armenian #literature #writing #publishing #poetry #reading #community