Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| American Journal |
2018 |
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Collections#
| Title |
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| Translating Mo’um |
2002 |
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| Dance Dance Revolution |
2007 |
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| Engine Empire |
2012 |
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Non-Fiction#
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| Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning |
2020 |
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Cathy Park Hong is a poet and essayist whose work addresses race, language, and identity. She published three poetry collections before breaking into wider recognition with Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning (2020), which became a bestseller and a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her poetry, including Translating Mo’um (2002), Dance Dance Revolution (2007), and Engine Empire (2012), experiments with language, voice, and form in ways that challenge conventional poetic structures.
Minor Feelings brought Hong to a broader audience with its frank, personal examination of what it means to be Asian American. The essays cover everything from her Korean immigrant family’s experience to the art world’s treatment of Asian Americans to the psychological toll of racism that gets minimized as “not that bad.” Hong’s writing is sharp and direct, avoiding the polished optimism that often characterizes mainstream discussions of race in America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Cathy Park Hong written?
Cathy Park Hong has written five books across three series.
What was Cathy Park Hong's first book?
Cathy Park Hong’s first book is Translating Mo’um, published in 2002.
What is Minor Feelings about?
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning (2020) is a collection of personal essays about the Asian American experience, covering topics like racial identity, mental health, art, and what Hong calls ‘minor feelings,’ the emotions that arise from navigating racism that is often dismissed or overlooked.