It's Time to Talk: Forums on Race

2018 Keynote Speaker: 

신 선 영 Sun Yung Shin

신 선 영 Sun Yung Shin was born in Seoul, Korea, and currently lives in Minneapolis.

She is the author of the poetry/essay collections:
Unbearable Splendor (Minnesota Book Award);
Rough, and Savage
Skirt Full of Black (Asian American Literary Award)

Her other works include:
Author of Cooper’s Lesson, a bilingual illustrated book for children
Editor of A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota
Co-editor of Outsiders Within: Writing on Transracial Adoption

Along with poet Su Hwang she runs Poetry Asylum,
Which creates diverse poetry platforms.

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