Yang Shuang-zi
Yang Shuang-zi is a Taiwanese author known for her unique storytelling and contributions to contemporary literature. Her work, 'Taiwan Travelogue', won the American Book Award for Literary Translation in 2022, highlighting her ability to capture the essence of Taiwan through her writing. As part of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, her work has been selected to promote Taiwanese literature on an international stage.
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Yang Shuang-zi won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Taiwan Travelogue'.
Kultur: die neusten Meldungen
Switzerland· 2026-05-29
Yang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue has won the International Booker Prize, marking a significant moment for Taiwanese literature.
Taiwan’s quiet literary masterstoke - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-05-29
Yang Shuang-zi is the author of the novel Taiwan Travelogue, which won the International Booker Prize.
EDITORIAL: Award shows might of Taiwan’s penTaiwan· 2026-05-29
Yang Shuang-zi's Taiwan Travelogue has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize for translated fiction.
‘Taiwan Travelogue’ longlisted for UK’s International Booker PrizeTaiwan· 2026-02-25King has translated Yang Shuang-zi’s Taiwan Travelogue, which has picked up multiple awards.
Importance of Taiwanese literature - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-11-20
Yang Shuang-zi was applauded for her narrative gifts in the novel Taiwan Travelogue.
‘Our stories matter’: Book prize winner calls for faith in Taiwan literatureTaiwan· 2025-06-18
Yang was applauded for her 'narrative gift' that 'reveals layer after layer behind what appears to be a mere travelogue.'
‘Taiwan Travelogue’ wins another award for translated literatureTaiwan· 2025-05-14
Yang Shuang-zi is the author of the American Book Award for Literary Translation winner Taiwan Travelogue.
Los Angeles book festival to feature Taiwanese booksTaiwan· 2025-04-25
