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“A beautiful and deeply researched novel…How does a woman protect her family, honor her heritage, and save herself? If you loved Pachinko, you’ll love White Mulberry.”
Lisa See,New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
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My debut novel, White Mulberry, follows a teenage girl who leaves an impoverished village in northern Korea in the 1930s to seek a better future in Japan. But once there, she faces racial prejudice among many obstacles, as she tries to forge a new identity in an unwelcome new country. This story, and the sequel, Red Seal, are inspired by the true story of my grandmother’s and father’s lives. My mission is to amplify voices that have been overlooked and spur others to explore and share their own family stories.
“White Mulberry is a beautiful and poignant novel of a young Korean woman’s coming of age amidst the turbulence of colonization and World War II. The resilience and self-determination of her heroine vividly mirrors the astonishing trajectory of her nation.”—Juhea Kim, author of Beasts of a Little Land and City of Night Birds
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Rosa Kwon Easton
Three Generations – One Family
My paternal grandmother and my father in 1943 during WWII and the Japanese Occupation.
My parents, brothers and me taken in the mid-70’s after we settled into life in California. I think this photo is still on display in my parent’s home.
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I’m looking forward to speaking at the Bay Area Book Festival in downtown Berkeley!
Join me June 1st for a discussion with authors @meredithjaegerauthor and @thealkajoshi, the panel will be moderated by author @janiscookenewman.
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What a privilege to be on stage celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with amazing authors @kristina.mcmorris and Sarah Ahn @ahnestkitchen! I appreciate all the library staff at the beautiful @carlsbadlibraryartsfoundation and @adventuresbythebook for putting this event together! THANK YOU to everyone who came out, especially my cousin @abogadalee and Smithie friend Joni Gang who surprised me by showing up and feeding me after! 😘😘😘
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Join me at the 16th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. There will be plenty of authors to meet, events to attend, and fun to be had by all!
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Check out more on the EVENTS tab at Rosakwoneaston.com
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Happy Mother’s Day! 🎉 I am grateful to all mothers today who have given life and those who have nurtured like one in spirit. ❤️
I was blessed to spend the day with my own mom and receive flowers from my children who live afar. 🌷Of course, I was delighted to be Joey’s mama today and eat Mark’s delectable tart and creme brûlée. 🍮🐶 My heart and tummy are full!
Special gifts this Mother’s Day are messages from readers who say they read my book to their moms or their daughters bought it for them for their birthdays. How beautiful! 💕 I am so thankful for all my readers! 📖
And a big thanks to my own Halmeoni who gave me the gift of her story to help bring generations closer together. I love you Grandma! 🥰
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