A/P/A Reads: “Palatable Love: Seeking a Happily Ever After in a White Publishing World” by Madhuri Sastry
- Organizer: A/P/A Institute at NYU
- Venue:
- Address: New York, NY United States
A/P/A Reads is a virtual book club for NYU students with an interest in Asian/Pacific/American literature. Members meet monthly to discuss selected works and engage in meaningful dialogue together.
For the first meeting of Spring 2022, A/P/A Reads will discuss Madhuri Sastry’s article “Palatable Love: Seeking a Happily Ever After in a White Publishing World,” published in the Fall 2020 issue of Bitch Magazine: Feminist Response to Pop Culture.
Exploring the concessions some South Asian women writers make when creating for a white publishing industry, Sastry analyzes popular Indian romance novels, noting how many rely on harmful stereotypes and narratives.
To join this session (open to NYU students only), please complete this form. A Zoom link will be provided.
Accessibility note: This event will be hosted virtually on Zoom. A Zoom account, internet access, and a smartphone or computer is required. If you have any access needs, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu as soon as possible.