Monika Kim
Monika Kim is a second-generation Korean American author based in Los Angeles's Koreatown.
Deeply influenced by her Korean heritage, she draws on cultural traditions, superstitions, and real-world social issues to craft her fiction.
Her mother immigrated from Seoul to California in 1985, and those roots inform Kim's writing, particularly her nuanced portrayal of Korean culture and identity.
Her acclaimed debut, The Eyes Are the Best Part, established her as a distinctive voice in feminist horror, and her sophomore novel, Molka, further cements her reputation as a bold, socially conscious storyteller tackling difficult, relevant themes.
