Biography
An award-winning Laotian American writer, Bryan Thao Worra works actively to support Southeast Asian American artists. A transcultural adoptee, his writing is recognized by the Loft Literary Center, the Minnesota State Arts Board and the National Endowment for the Arts. He represented Laos as a Cultural Olympian during the Poetry Parnassus of the London 2012 Summer Games. He is also an active professional member of the Horror Writer Association and the Science Fiction Poetry Association.
Industry Expertise
International Affairs
Writing and Editing
Non-Profit/Charitable
Areas of Expertise
Laos
Refugee Resettlement
Art
Accomplishments
National Lao American Writers Summit Chair
2010-08-13
Chair of the inaugural National Lao American Writers Summit, bringing together over 100 participants to discuss the future of Lao American literature. Many of the participants met for the first time in over 35 years since the end of the Laotian Civil War.
2009 Asian Pacific American Leadership Award in the Arts
2009-05-15
Recognized by the State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans for lifetime accomplishment in the arts and community leadership.
2009 NEA Fellowship in Literature
2009-03-01
First Lao American to hold a Fellowship in Literature (Poetry) from the National Endowment for the Arts.
2012 Cultural Olympian, London Summer Games
2012-06-01
Represented the nation of Laos as a Cultural Olympian during the London Summer Games.
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Education
Otterbein College
Sr. Standing
Non-Western Religion and Women's Studies
1997
Affiliations
- Carl Brandon Society
- Legacies of War
- Asian Pacific American Librarian Association
- Science Fiction Poetry Association
- Horror Writer Association
- Lao Assistance Center
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Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
Fees
$0 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
