Her own life spanning both sides of the Pacific, Korean writer Krys Lee’s first book, Drifting House, deals with the complex dynamic between her homeland and migrant Korean communities in the US. She has first-hand experience of this, being born in Seoul and raised in the US.
Her other writing has appeared in numerous publications, including the Kenyon Review, New Statesman, and Condé Nast Traveller. She was a finalist for Best New American Voices in 2006 and has been shortlisted for the BBC International Short Story Prize 2012. (Adapted from www.singaporewritersfestival.com)
All are welcome! No registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. This programme is brought to you in collaboration with the Singapore Writers Festival 2012.
Date: Sunday 4th November 2012
Time: 5.00–6.00pm
Venue: The Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library
Facilitator: Kweh Soon Huat, Librarian
To participate, please email: soon_huat_KWEH@nlb.gov.sg
Join us for a stimulating discussion!
1 comment
Paul FitzPatrick says:
Oct 28, 2012
I went to Seoul in 2007. Seoul is surrounded by mountains and is a cell phone dead zone. Saw the historic gate that was damaged by fire a month later – by an arsonist. Also the river that was opened up by the removal of a overhead freeway. Went on a day tour to the DMZ – bought some barbed wire and saw North Korea, Favorite story is the ‘Salary Man’ – reminds me of ‘The Box Man’ by Japanese author Abe.