Jung Yun
AmericanLiterary FictionContemporary Fiction
Jung Yun is a South Korean-born American author and educator. She grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, and has lived in various states including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts before settling in Baltimore, Maryland. She is an associate professor of English at the George Washington University. Her work, which often explores themes of race, class, gender, and the immigrant experience, has appeared in publications such as The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Tin House.
Awards
['MacDowell Fellowship', 'Baker Award for Literary Arts', 'Rubys Award', 'Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships', 'Pushcart Prize (Honorable Mention)']
Notable Works
['Shelter', 'O Beautiful', 'All the World Can Hold']
