Welcome to the Circle. “In a time of destruction, create something.” Maxine Hong Kingston The Circle for Asian American Literary Studies CAALS is an international scholarly society dedicated to the study of Asian American literature, culture, and arts. We invite you to join us in creating a community of warm professionalism for scholars, writers, teachers, and students of Asian American literature. CAALS Blog Who We Are Connect With Us What’s New at CAALS CAALS Virtual Conference 2024May 29, 2024 Save the Date! CAALS 2024 Virtual Conference, June 7 & 8, 2024 | 12-7:30pm ESTMay 14, 2024 CFP for CAALS 2024 Virtual ConferenceApril 19, 2024 CAALS-sponsored panels at AAAS 2024March 25, 2024 CAALS CFP for ALA 2024December 22, 2023