Screaming Monkeys: Critiques of Asian American Images

by M. Evelina Galang (Editor), Eileen Tabios (Editor)

When a restaurant review referred to a Filipino child as a "rambunctious -little monkey," Filipino Americans were outraged. Sparked by this racist incident, Screaming Monkeys sets fire to Asian American stereotypes as it -illuminates the diverse and often neglected history and culture within the Asian American diaspora. Poems, essays, paintings, and stories break down and challenge "found" articles, photographs, and headlines to create this powerful anthology with all the immediacy of social protest. By closely critiquing a wealth of material, including the judge’s statement of apology in the Wen Ho Lee case, the media treatment of serial killer Andrew Cunanan, and the image of Asian Americans in major U.S. marketing campaigns, Screaming Monkeys will inspire all its readers.

Genres: Fiction

500 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2003

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book when I saw Evelina Galang talk about Fil-Am literature @ an event sponsored by the Smithsonian @ the National Museum of the American Indian. It's one of those 'everyone needs to read this shit' kind of books!

[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great anthology of Asian American artworks and literary works. This is a great addition for anyone studying Asian American history or modern history.

[tinythunders]

"after recollecting what has been forgotten, how can we sustain these very important memories?" - catherine ceniza choy in "salvaging the savage"

[Lily]

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[Mary]

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