Join author Mary H.K. Choi in conversation with The Hundreds founder Bobby Hundreds to celebrate the release of her debut YA novel Emergency Contact (Simon & Schuster). These two exemplary Koreans will discuss the themes in the book—from imposter syndrome to ethical artistry, creating art when dealing with anxiety, stereotype-free Asian main characters, class, race, identity, and the privilege and intimacy of being an Emergency Contact and loyal friend.
Mary H.K. Choi is an author based out of Brooklyn, NY. Her debut YA novel, Emergency Contact, has been touted by the New York Times, as “blushingly tender and piquant.” She has written for GQ, Wired, Allure, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, The New York Times and was the writer of The Keys, DJ Khaled's bestselling business book. She has a podcast called, “Hey, Cool Job!”, recorded at Red Bull Arts and is a contributing culture correspondent on Vice News Tonight on HBO. choitotheworld.com.
Bobby Kim, aka Bobby Hundreds is a streetwear impresario and the founder of The Hundreds, a lifestyle brand based out of Los Angeles. As an illustrator, pop culture pundit, writer, designer and artist, he may be the first to admit, he does "a little bit of everything, and a lot of nothing" but the breadth of his work does not belie its depth. TheHundreds.com
