Ye Chun is a Chinese-American poet, fiction writer, and translator whose work bridges cultures and languages. She is the author of the poetry collection "Lantern Puzzle" and the novel "Straw Dogs of the Universe," which explores themes of identity, memory, and displacement. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, The Kenyon Review, and Ploughshares, among other publications. Ye Chun has received numerous awards, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Vermont Studio Center. She teaches creative writing and translates contemporary Chinese literature. Her lyrical prose and poetry examine the immigrant experience with profound insight and emotional resonance.