Chang-rae Lee

Chang-rae Lee is an acclaimed American novelist and professor, celebrated for his profound explorations of identity, culture, and belonging. Born in South Korea in 1965, Lee immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale University, and earned his MFA from the University of Oregon. Known for his poignant storytelling, his debut novel "Native Speaker" won the PEN/Hemingway Award. Lee's subsequent works, including "A Gesture Life" and "On Such a Full Sea," further established his reputation for narrative depth and lyrical prose. He teaches creative writing at Stanford University, influencing new generations of writers.