Thanks to our friends at Snake Bomb Coffee, we can offer a regular series of writing contests. The winner, chosen by our editors, receives a certificate of recognition and a sample package of Snake Bomb Coffee imported from Laos! Snake Bomb Coffee proceeds benefit UXO clearance and anti-venom kits to treat potentially lethal snakebites in Laos. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and in recognition of conclusion of the successful Legacies of War: Voices from Laos National Speakers Tour, we selected the theme of “Voices.” We’re looking for the best poem (under 3 pages, please), personal essay, short story, short play or short play excerpt, creative non-fiction, etc. (1,000 words or less) that responds to the idea of bringing Lao voices forward. Whether it’s thinking about the issues raised during the Legacies of War: Voices from Laos Tour or discussing other topics you think Lao should speak out about, we want to hear about them! Entries should be sent in the body of an e-mail, (No attachments, please). Laoglish is fine, obviously. We get one-time publishing rights …