The Brooklyn 100: Ken Chen, Asian American Writers’ Workshop

Poet (he won the Yale Younger Poet award), essayist (his work has been featured in Best American Essays), lawyer (also ratified by a professional body), Ken Chen is a master of multitasking. In his role at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, he works as a relentless advocate for writers of color in the book world.
Tell me about the work you do at AAW. What about it is most exciting for you?
So, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop aaww.org is dedicated to the belief that Asian Amer