In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their childhood interests in paleontology and astronomy, as well as their early passion for creative writing. They discuss the influence of their fifth-grade teacher in shaping their desire to become a writer and share memorable experiences from their school days. Overall, they explore how their childhood experiences laid the foundation for their future career as a writer.
Celeste Ng—New York Times bestselling author of three novels, Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts—joins a live audience to talk about her illustrious career exploring complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture.