Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

After being abruptly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution, a festival celebrating Asian American literary works is being revived, organizers announced Thursday.

The Asian American Literature Festival is set to make a comeback, according to a statement from the Asian American Literature Festival Collective. The event is scheduled to take place from Sept. 14-22 — but…