What Kimchi Means to Me (and what it might not mean to you)
Many years ago, an owner and chef of a restaurant I really liked told me he made kimchi, and proceeded to describe his process. I didn't...
jiwonny
- Nov 8
The Korean American Experience Told with Wit, Humor and Poignancy
My second book of poems was chosen by Amerie's Book Club (ABC) as their Monday Selection on Instagram. Amerie is an African...
jiwonny
- Oct 24
What I learn while doing laundry in the laundromat or rice is not indigenous to Mexico
I like to read whilst I do laundry at our 15th street laundromat. I found a New York Times Styles mag from November 2021 (sometimes I...
jiwonny
- Oct 1
Reading Your Words Out Loud
The act of reading your words out loud, the words you've been gestating in your soul, heart and brain for days, months, years (or even...
jiwonny
- Sep 18
Nameable Women Read Poetry Out Loud at Unnameable Books
Check us out at Unnameable Books on September 24th @6PM, a local Brooklyn bookstore supporting local poets and writers. The theme for...
jiwonny
- Sep 14
School Daze: When being a minority and in the minority at school jeopardizes your sense of self
I went to the wrong school for college. Why did I think a very white, exclusive small college in a very white small town in a very white...
jiwonny
- Aug 29
A Perfect Spot for Poetry
The Gowanus Dredger's Club hosts the poetry series, A Persistence of Cormorants, curated by Gerald Wagoner. aHe's been organizing it...
jiwonny
- Aug 9
Official Schedule: Reading at the Brooklyn Public Library
Reading at my local library branch, Park Slope, with Caroline Hagood and Joanna Fuhrman. August 18th @6pm. It's just one of those...
jiwonny
- Jul 22
Loud As F**K on Flatbush: Poets Read in the Garden
Yes, that's Flatbush, Brooklyn. Yes, it will be loud, but we are going to lean into it. August 14th @5pm. Listen to poetry in the...
jiwonny
- Jul 16
Reading Live: Thanks Joanna Fuhrman!
Late June, at Le Petit Versailles Garden on the Lower East Side, gathering to celebrate Joanna Fuhrman's birthday and most recent...
jiwonny
- Jul 6
Leaving Day, 1972
I come from a big family. You wouldn’t know it though because we were so alone on 107th between Broadway and Amsterdam. Look at these...
jiwonny
- Jun 29
My Book Geek Moment
I cannot lie, I did a jig of glee when I found out that Books Are Magic would carry I USED TO BE KOREAN in their bookstore. They made...
jiwonny
- Jun 20
Brooklyn Poets Read in the Garden
Alexandra Dine, Nina Hook, Jiwon Choi wearing our hearts on our sleeves... Themes of loss, displacement, identity on display at the...
jiwonny
- Jun 9
Brooklyn, You're Welcome
On behalf of Mississippi John Hurt, Caroline Hagood, Alexandra Dine, Nina Hook & Jiwon Choi we welcome you to hear us read our good words...
jiwonny
- Jun 2
I Ate Your Sorrow: Writing on PTSD
If you have ever asked yourself if you are depressed and couldn't answer, think about the history of your experiences and don't be...
jiwonny
- May 19
Indie Lit Fair Reading @ PEN America World Voices Festival
The Indie Lit Fair, a part of PEN America's World Voices Festival took place on May 14th at Washington Square Park, NYC. Dudes, what an...