NEWS
EARLY REVIEWS
"Chum's writing itself is mesmerizing from the jump
with its wit and flow, a stunning prelude to Soma's killer verses. Informative in its depiction of
Cambodian foods and customs (both inherited and often hilariously invented) and with smooth
dialogue, and a friendship for the ages, Chum's debut is absolutely magnetic."
-Booklist Review
"Debut author Chum offers readers an education in Cambodian history, the Khmer people, and their Lowell community throughout this heartfelt family drama. His cultural respect and humor amplify the book’s strong sense of place."
-Kirkus Review
"In this smart and edgy debut, Chum, per an author’s note, gives Soma space to be 'clumsy, complex, and, yes, contradictory at times,' channeling a protagonist whose uncertainty in the face of her future and the model minority myth feels fresh and radical. Via Soma’s sharp, first-person voice, Chum mixes humorous insights with forthright interrogations of colonialism, immigration, and racism."
-Publishers Weekly Review
PAST KWEEN EVENTS
U.S. BOOK SHOW (New York, NY)
May 22-25, 2023
YOUR BROTHER'S BOOKSTORE (Evansville, IN)
June 1, 2023
M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS (Greenville, SC)
August 9, 2023
PRE-RELEASE OF KWEEN x MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE (Lowell, MA)
October 2, 2023 @ 7pm
LAUNCH EVENT x BOOKS OF WONDER (New York, NY)
October 4, 2023 @ 6pm
