Kevin Chen

Kevin Chen

Biography

Kevin Chen started his career as a cinema and theater actor. Now based in Germany, he has published several novels, essays, and short story collections in Taiwan. He is the winner of several literature awards in Taiwan. His first English publication GHOST TOWN, translated by Darryl Sterk, was reviewed by the New York Times, NPR, Publishers Weekly, etc. GHOST TOWN was placed on the list of Best Books of World Literature 2022 by Library Journal and the longlist of PEN Translation Prize 2023. GHOST TOWN will be translated into 10 languages.

Events with Kevin Chen

Translation Slam

11 May 2023
6:00 pm
AIA Center for Architecture - Room 532

Vital Voices from Indie Lit Publishers

13 May 2023
12:00 pm ET
AIA Center for Architecture