Cathy Park Hong

Cathy Park Hong is a celebrated poet, essayist, and professor renowned for her incisive exploration of race, language, and identity. She is the author of the critically acclaimed essay collection "Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning," which blends memoir with cultural criticism and has garnered numerous accolades for its profound insights. Hong’s poetic works include "Engine Empire," "Dance Dance Revolution," and "Translating Mo’um," each showcasing her innovative style and linguistic prowess. As a professor at Rutgers University-Newark, Hong continues to influence the literary world through her teaching and writing. Her work challenges boundaries and inspires discourse on contemporary social issues.