The Penlogue 

Poet ALEXANDRA HUỲNH
– The acclaimed young Vietnamese-American poet on the international stage
 

Alexandra Huỳnh is a Vietnamese-American poet, writer, and social activist raised in Sacramento, California. She was honored with the National Youth Poet Laureate title by Urban Word (USA) in 2021.

Her works reflect the perspective of the younger generation on pressing social issues, particularly environmental protection. This has helped the Stanford University senior become a prominent voice in contemporary activism in the United States

Poet HIỀN TRANG 
– A promising writer and translator of Vietnam’s new literary generation

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Hiền Trang is a writer and translator, recognized as one of the most promising voices in contemporary Vietnamese literature. She entered the literary scene in 2015 and quickly made her mark with a writing style that seamlessly blends realism and profound introspection.

Her works delve into the desires, losses, and fragile dreams of youth, imbued with poetic sensibility and deep reflections on life. In 2024, she was honored with the 7th National Book Award for her work “Why We Love”, affirming her position as a powerful and insightful voice among Vietnam’s new generation of writers.

WRITER CATHERINE COLE
- Renowned Australian author, professor, and cultural scholar
 

Catherine Cole is an Australian writer, cultural researcher, and professor whose career spans multiple fields — from fiction and essays to literary studies. She is the author of numerous acclaimed works on literature, history, and culture, including novels, memoirs, and critical anthologies.

Having taught at prestigious universities in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam, Catherine Cole has made a significant impact on global literary studies, particularly in exploring the relationship between Australian and Southeast Asian literature.

POET ĐỖ ANH VŨ
– A prominent voice in contemporary Vietnamese literature

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Đỗ Anh Vũ is one of the most distinguished writers in modern Vietnamese literature. With a sharp linguistic mind, he is not only a poet but also a linguist, editor, and literary program host. He currently serves as an Editor at the Department of Literature and Arts, Voice of Vietnam (VOV), and is a member of the Children’s Literature Council of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.

His body of work spans poetry, essays, short stories, and literary criticism, showcasing both creative versatility and intellectual depth.

ASSOC.DR.PROF. NGÔ VĂN GIÁ
– A distinguished literary critic, educator, and scholar of profound insight and refinement

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Dr. Ngô Văn Giá is one of Vietnam’s leading literary researchers and critics. With many years of teaching at the University of Culture, Hanoi, he has made significant contributions to the study of modern Vietnamese literature.

His research focuses on literary theory and criticism, with particular emphasis on innovation and transformation in contemporary Vietnamese writing.

WRITER.EDITOR WAYNE KARLIN
– A pioneer in bringing modern Vietnamese literature to the international stage

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Wayne Karlin is an American writer, editor, and veteran who has made significant contributions to fostering understanding and reconciliation between Vietnam and the United States through literature. A former soldier in the Vietnam War, Karlin later became one of the most prominent voices exploring war, memory, and its human aftermath.

He is the author of numerous fiction and nonfiction works, as well as short story anthologies, and has played an important role in translating and editing Vietnamese literary works into English, helping introduce Vietnamese literature to global audiences.

WRITER LADY BORTON

– Author, journalist, and humanitarian who has deepened global understanding of Vietnam’s history and culture

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Lady Borton is an American writer, journalist, and social activist who has devoted much of her life to studying, writing about, and supporting humanitarian projects in Vietnam. She is best known for her insightful nonfiction works on the Vietnam War, Vietnamese women, and postwar reconciliation.

Beyond her own writing, Lady Borton has played a vital role in translating and promoting Vietnamese literature internationally, helping global readers gain a more profound appreciation of Vietnam’s history, culture, and people.