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Writing YA Novels with Claire Ahn and Kat Cho

Writing YA Novels with Claire Ahn and Kat Cho

Update: 2025-05-29
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May 28, 2025 - Young adult literature is rapidly becoming one of the most popular genres in publishing today. Also increasingly visible are YA novels featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander characters at the forefront, providing insight into the expectations and identity issues many members of the AAPI community experience and offering a unique perspective on these universal themes.

Catherine Hong will moderate a discussion between YA authors Claire Ahn and Kat Cho about their latest books, the growing popularity of YA novels with Korean and Korean-American characters, and the shifting views surrounding Asian-American YA novels among both readers and the publishing industry.

For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/literature/1998-writing-ya-novels-with-claire-ahn-and-kat-cho

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Writing YA Novels with Claire Ahn and Kat Cho

Writing YA Novels with Claire Ahn and Kat Cho