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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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Another amazing Kimjang in the books! 100 heads of cabbage, plus 100 participants and guests, equals a kimchi party of friendship, community, and love like no other! 🥬
Thank you Susan @jusumbaby for your spirit and generosity in bringing us together for six straight years! The 4am crew and helpers, the kimbap station, and Korean feast were so appreciated by all!❤️
A special treat was talking to Paul Seo, the first Korean American mayor of RPV and candidate for Assembly Member of our district. His personal story is inspiring! 🇺🇸🇰🇷
So in awe of Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first Korean American rabbi, and her new memoir! She said that being a stranger is an American story, and embracing that will help us find our common humanity. Such a wonderful message. 🙏
Thank you to @kyungyoonnyc of @kacfny for moderating the event and friends for coming along! Kyung even brought my book to sign from NYC, where it was offered as a gift to 300 guests at a KACF ladies luncheon, thanks to @karenchoi6! ❤️
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Yay, I did it! 😅 I finished revisions to first pass edits for RED SEAL! Now I can take Joey for extra walks until the second pass arrives in a few days. Wish me luck for my next round! 🍀
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A night to remember! 🍾🥂
One of my favorite things about being an author is all the events where I get to connect with so many amazing people.
Here is a flashback to my book launch @pagesabookstore a year ago! It was such a special time for me and I appreciate {pages} for hosting and everyone who came out to help celebrate, especially my convo partner @dogooderbookgal.
The real star of the night was my dad in the cool cap who is featured as a child character in WHITE MULBERRY and a co-protagonist in the
upcoming RED SEAL! ❤️
Who was the last author you met in person?
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