International Armenian Literary Alliance

The International Armenian Literary Alliance is a nonprofit organization launched in 2021 that supports and celebrates writers by fostering the development and distribution of Armenian literature in the English language. A network of Armenian writers and their champions, IALA gives Armenian writers a voice in the literary world through creative, professional, and scholarly advocacy.
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Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian to headline June edition of Literary Lights 2025

The June edition of Literary Lights 2025 reading series features Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, professor, curator and author of national bestseller…

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Aida Zilelian publishes debut chapbook “Dissonance”

Winner of Swan Scythe’s 2024 poetry contest, Aida Zilelian’s debut poetry chapbook, Dissonance, is an autobiographical discovery that touches upon…

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IALA offers a virtual workshop: ‘Writing as Resistance’ with Nancy Agabian

During a time of global upheaval, war, genocide and countless national crises and political injustices, writing can give us a…

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IALA, NAASR and the Zohrab Center to host Literary Lights 2025 event featuring Gregory Djanikian

The May edition of Literary Lights 2025 reading series will feature Gregory Djanikian, award-winning author of Nostalgia for the Future,…

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IALA announces four annual grants for creative writing and literary translation for 2025

The International Armenian Literary Alliance is pleased to announce its four annual grants for 2025 for creative writing and literary…

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Calling young Armenian writers: IALA’s Young Armenian Poets Awards now open

The International Armenian Literary Alliance, in partnership with h-pem, is proud to open the 2025 Young Armenian Poets Awards in…

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The International Armenian Literary Alliance appoints two new advisory board members

The International Armenian Literary Alliance is pleased to introduce its new advisory board members, Tamar Marie Boyadjian and Armen Davoudian.…

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IALA to participate in AWP Conference 2025 with two panel discussions, exclusive offsite event and shared exhibit space with Anamot Press

The International Armenian Literary Alliance is proud to announce its participation in this year’s AWP Conference & Bookfair, one of…

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The International Armenian Literary Alliance to host Let’s Write 2025: an anniversary fundraiser

The International Armenian Literary Alliance is turning four! Since its launch in 2021, IALA has grown a diverse global community…

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IALA, NAASR and the Zohrab Center host Literary Lights 2025: a panel discussion with “Wasafiri” Armenian issue editors and contributors

What is home to Armenians in literature? Which Armenians, you may ask? How does the idea of homeland manifest in…

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