Illustration by Subin Yoo

Meet the new generation of Korean American young adult novelists. Drawing inspiration from the Korean pop culture they grew up consuming and their personal journey as immigrant kids, these authors offer refreshing and compelling representations on myriads of subject matters, from intergenerational struggles and family bonds to identity issues. And they are conquering the bestseller lists while offering a mirror to the generations of young readers that they themselves did not have.

Join our conversation with Claire Ahn, Kat Cho and Mary H. K. Choi, as they discuss the popularity of YA novels featuring Korean and Korean-American characters, the changing perception in the publishing industry regarding Asian American YA novels, and their remarkable stories.

All books written by the three authors will be available for sale during the event.

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New York, NY 10017

About the Authors:

Author Photo Credit: Aaron Richter (Choi)

Claire Ahn grew up in Seoul, Korea and still considers it her home. She moved to New York to attend university and now lives in Long Island City with her husband, newborn daughter, and their dog, Dante. She writes about transcultural experiences and the traditions, values, and legacies that shape who we are. I Guess I Live Here Now is her debut novel. Follow her on Instagram @cuhlaireahn. 

Kat Cho is an internationally bestselling author of Young Adult fiction. She received her BA in Biology from Wesleyan University and MPH in Community Education from CUNY Hunter in her past life as a clinical researcher before she rekindled her love of storytelling. Her books include the Penguin One World One Book 2019 Selection, Wicked Fox, its internationally bestselling sequel, Vicious Spirits, and Once Upon a K-Prom(Disney). When Kat isn’t writing or reading, she is the co-host of the Write or Die Podcast, a podcast that interviews authors about the struggles of getting published and maintaining an author career with a focus on spotlighting as many diverse creators as possible. Follow her on Twitter @KatCho; Instagram @KatChoWrites; TikTok @KatChoWrites; katchowrites.com

Mary H. K. Choi is the New York Times bestselling author of Emergency Contact, Permanent Record, and Yolk. She is the host of Hey, Cool Job!, a podcast about jobs and Hey, Cool Life!, a micro-pod about mental health and creativity. Her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, The New York Times, and GQ. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow her on Twitter @ChoitotheWorld; Instagram @Choitotheworld; www.choitotheworld.com