Cathy Park Hong is a Korean American poet, essayist, and professor known for her thought-provoking work that often explores themes of identity, race, language, and the immigrant experience. She is the author of several notable collections, including "Engine Empire" and "Engine Empire," as well as the critically acclaimed essay collection "Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning," which delves into the complexities of Asian American identity and experience.
"Minor Feelings" has received widespread recognition, including being a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and winning the 2021 PEN Open Book Award. Hong's work is celebrated for its lyrical style and incisive commentary on societal issues, and she is regarded as a significant voice in contemporary literature. In addition to her writing, she is a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she teaches creative writing.
