Karissa Chen

Karissa Chen is a Taiwanese American writer and editor whose debut short story collection "Homeseeking" explores themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and publications, earning recognition for its nuanced portrayals of diaspora and family dynamics. Chen is a founding editor of Hyphen magazine and has served as Editor-in-Chief of Catapult magazine. She has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and other prestigious organizations. Based in New York, Chen's writing examines the complexities of cultural inheritance and the search for home across generations.