ABOUT
Who we are
HALiterature specializes in publishing exceptional local and expat authors from China, for whom this country forms the natural backdrop of an at-times mundane, at-times wholly extraordinary existence. Amidst the tumult of economic explosion, identity crises, national glory, and East-meets-West clichés are individuals living their lives like anyone else. We are locals, we are expats, we are yellow, black, and white. And we are writing. H.A.L. sets out to publish us.
Our books
H.A.L.’s first edition Party like it’s 1984 – short stories from the people’s republic of was released in December 2010, and is available to order from Powell’s Books (Portland US), at the Bookworm stores (CD, BJ) and Garden Books (SH). Reviews of 1984 can be found here and here.
H.A.L. events
H.A.L. hosts literary and creative events regularly, including the popular SLAMHAI! brand of poetry slams. You find more info about upcoming events here. We also host the fortnightly writers workshop Groupthink in Shanghai, comprised of both H.A.L. authors as well as new invites. Should you be interested in attending, we encourage you to email our editors.
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