Aram Mrjoian discusses how editorial conventions shaped his early writing on Armenian identity and how he challenges traditional narratives in We Are All Armenian and his novel Waterline.
Prior Years — Aram Mrjoian
Aram Mrjoian, Writing Waterline: Patterns in Contemporary Armenian Diaspora Narratives - December 3, 2025
Literary Lights 2025: Featuring Aram Mrjoian - September 20, 2025
AILA's Literary Lights 2025 reading series returns with an event featuring Aram Mrjoian, editor and author of Waterline, in conversation with award-winning writer Chris McCormick.
SAS Webinar Series We are All Armenian: Voices from the Diaspora ~ Friday, May 18, 2024 ~ On Zoom
The webinar will feature brief readings from the book's contributors and a roundtable discussion.
Literary Lights: We Are All Armenian ~ Saturday, April 29, 2023 ~ On Zoom
We Are All Armenian is a groundbreaking collection of personal essays–by established and emerging Armenian voices–exploring the multilayered realities of life in the Armenian diaspora.
Literary Lights: We Are All Armenian ~Monday, April 3, 2023 ~ In-Person Event
Join us for our next Literary Lights in-person event in New York City, featuring Aram Mrjoian, editor of We Are All Armenian, who will be joined by the anthology’s contributors, Chris Bohjalian, Nancy Kricorian, Scout Tufankjian, and Hrag Vartanian.