Panel
4.15 PM – 5.15 PM
In New Horizons: East Asia, author and moderator Eric Huang leads an insightful conversation with acclaimed authors Axie Oh, Elizabeth Lim, and Molly X. Chang as they explore the shifting literary landscape shaped by East Asian voices, myths, and identities. The panel delves into how each author draws from their cultural heritage to craft immersive narratives that bridge the traditional and the contemporary, whether through reimagined folklore, speculative futures, or deeply personal coming-of-age journeys.
From the rich tapestries of Korean and Chinese mythology to the nuanced experience of growing up between cultures, the authors reflect on the responsibility and power of storytelling in shaping global perspectives on East Asia. With thoughtful commentary on representation, inspiration, and the evolving role of diaspora writers, New Horizons: East Asia offers a compelling look at the future of literature through an East Asian lens.
About Axie Oh
Axie Oh is the New York Times bestselling author of
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, XOXO and ASAP.
She is a first-generation Korean American, born
in New York City and raised in New Jersey. She
studied Korean history and creative writing at the
University of California San Diego, and holds an
MFA in Writing for Young People from Lesley
University. Her passions include K-pop, anime,
stationery supplies, and milk tea. She currently
resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dogs.
About Elizabeth Lim
Elizabeth Lim is the New York Times and Sunday
Times bestselling author of fantasy for young
adults, including the Six Crimson Cranes duology.
Elizabeth grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area,
where she was raised on a hearty diet of fairy
tales, myths, and songs. Before becoming an
author, she was a professional film and video
game composer. She has a doctorate in music
composition and still tends to come up with her
best ideas while writing near a piano.
An alumna of Harvard College and The Juilliard
School, she now resides in New York with her
husband and daughters.
About Eric Huang
Eric Huang studied palaeontology at university. Field work didn't live up to his Jurassic Park dreams, though, so he moved back home to LA for a stint as a tour guide at Universal Studios. Several soul-destroying Hollywood gigs later, he finally landed a temp job as secretary to the Creative Director of Disney Publishing Worldwide, inadvertently launching a career in children's books.
Since then, Eric has held editorial and publisher positions on three continents, including at Penguin Australia and Penguin UK, and was a creative consultant for LEGO, DreamWorks, Yoto, and other storytelling companies. It was during the COVID pandemic that Eric became a writer. He launched Saint Podcast, a historical exploration of saints' stories, and he wrote his first chapter book, Guardians of the New Moon: The Great Race, a fantasy series based on east Asian legends and lore. Eric is currently published by Little Tiger Press and Quarto Books. He's a lecturer in the Masters in Publishing course at City St George's, University of London and lives in London with his boyfriend Brian and their cat McNulty.
About Molly X Chang
Molly X. Chang is the #1 International, USA Today, New York Times and Indie bestselling author of TO GAZE UPON WICKED GODS and the Good Morning America Book Club pick THE NIGHTBLOOD PRINCE.
