Sun Yung Shin, born in 1965 in Seoul, South Korea, is a poet, writer, and community organizer based in Minneapolis. With a focus on themes of identity, social justice, and cultural heritage, Shin has become a prominent voice in contemporary American literature. Her work often explores the intersections of race, ethnicity, and personal history, contributing significantly to conversations around diversity and inclusion.
Sun Yung Shin's poems animate the elements of the epic poem and Korean history across a dystopian dreamscape of fairy tale and folklore. Filled with pithy observations and striking lyrics, this collection explores alienation, moral isolation, and nationhood.