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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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Looking back to my delightful meeting with the Undercover Book Club! Isn’t that a great name? A group of former and current flight attendants who have been meeting together for 10 years invited me to discuss WHITE MULBERRY and I loved it! They shared stories of flying to all parts of the world and how my book helped them understand Korean and Japanese history. Thank you @terihoganartanddesign for hosting!
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Happy Father’s Day to my special dads! I love you all! ❤️ Shout out to Ko-Chan, star of my new novel, for sharing your story and reading my draft. Thank you dad! You all deserve to be celebrated! 🎉
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Join me for a special Zoom event hosted by the wonderful Shirin Yim Leos on Thursday, June 26th from 5:30–7:00 PM (PT)!
We’ll be diving into my novel White Mulberry and chatting all about the publishing journey with Lake Union Publishing—the behind-the-scenes, the surprises, and what it’s really like to bring a book to life with a major imprint.
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or just curious about the publishing world, I’d love to see you there!
🗓️ Mark your calendar
💻 Bring your questions
💬 Let’s connect!
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I was a Theta for a day! Thank you to my friend C.C. Cunha and her @pvthetas sorority for inviting me to their meeting to talk about WHITE MULBERRY. I felt so welcomed, with great Korean food and dessert to boot!
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