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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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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“Odar: Amrikans”: Denice Peter Karamardian’s poignant family saga

In Amirkans, New Generation for a New World, the stirring conclusion of the Odar trilogy, Denice Peter Karamardian effortlessly weaves…

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“Stories Told in a Lost Tongue”: a poetic journey through generations

A story of immigration and assimilation spanning three generations, Stories Told in a Lost Tongue is an exploration of heritage…

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Announcements

Applications for IALA’s 2025 mentorship program are open

The International Armenian Literary Alliance’s fifth annual mentorship program will run from July 1 through August 31, 2025, with mentorships…

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A family afloat in grief: Aram Mrjoian’s “Waterline” captures the complex beauty of diaspora and survival

In this deeply moving debut, a close-knit Armenian American family grapples with the aftermath of losing one of their own.…

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Literary Lights shines again in 2025 with IALA, NAASR and the Zohrab Center’s monthly readings

The International Armenian Literary Alliance, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center…

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Timeless verses: Gregory Djanikian’s Nostalgia for the Future celebrates four decades of poetry

With Nostalgia for the Future: New and Selected Poems, 1984-2023, award-winning poet Gregory Djanikian returns to the literary scene with…

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IALA offers a book reviewing workshop with Aram Mrjoian

Want to learn how to pitch and write a book review? Join writer and editor Aram Mrjoian on February 2nd…

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