In Conversation with Jane Park

Come join us for an opportunity to hear from a brilliant new talent upon her literary debut! Korean-Canadian author Jane Park takes the stage at KAAGNY Headquarters for an intimate conversation with us about the immigrant struggle, how that shaped her writing, and about her personal story.

Her book, Inheritance, explores the immigrant experience, the sacrifices made by both parents and children, and how trauma transfers to the next generation. As the protagonist, Anne, journeys to the past, she emerges to finally define life on her own terms.

About Jane Park

Jane Park is a second-generation Korean Canadian writer. She is a MacDowell Fellow, and was a participant in the Banff Centre’s Writing Studio, and Diaspora Dialogues where she worked on Inheritance. Currently, she is pursuing an MFA at the University of British Columbia.

She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, moved around a lot as a child but spent the longest period in Vancouver, BC. She lived in New York for over a decade, and now lives in Calgary, Alberta.

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There will be a Q&A session following the conversation, so come with questions ready!

Copies of Inheritance will be available for purchase on-site.

Tickets include one drink.

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