RSVP The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) presents a special author talk celebrating the release of Korean American author Rosa Kwon Easton’s new historical novel, Red Seal. Set during World War II and its aftermath, Red Seal follows a Korean mother and son as they navigate war and displacement while searching for a sense of  family, identity, and belonging. Beginning in Japan in 1943 and continuing through Japanese-occupied Manchuria and Korea,  the novel traces a decades-long journey of survival, sacrifice, and family. Inspired by the true stories of Easton’s grandmother and father,  Red Seal is the sequel to her bestselling debut novel, White Mulberry. Rosa Kwon Easton will be joined in conversation by Lisa Lee, author of American Han, for a discussion on the novel’s historical background,  creative process, and themes of war, displacement, family, and identity. Rosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American author and lawyer, and the author of the bestselling historical novel White Mulberry, which has been translated into multiple languages. Lisa Lee is the author of American Han and a recipient of the Pushcart Prize. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Southern California. This event offers a special opportunity to hear Rosa Kwon Easton speak firsthand about the family stories and historical background behind Red Seal,  and to join a thoughtful conversation with Lisa Lee about war, displacement, identity, and family.  It will also be especially meaningful for readers interested in historical fiction, family history, migration, and questions of identity and belonging.

Meet the Author: Yoojin Grace Wuertz – Habbi’s Treasures Join the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles for a special author event with Yoojin Grace Wuertz,  celebrating the release of her new picture book, Habbi’s Treasures. Inspired by her own family history, Habbi’s Treasures is a heartfelt story about a young boy discovering  his grandfather’s treasured belongings—and the memories and family stories behind them.  Through their conversation, the book explores family, resilience, and the meaningful connections between generations. Meet the author, hear the story behind the book, and enjoy a special family-friendly morning at Once Upon a Time Bookstore. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Once Upon a Time Bookstore 🎁 Children attending the event will receive a complimentary copy of Habbi’s Treasures, while supplies last. Click here to RSVP

Discover outstanding Korean picture books that have captivated readers across languages and cultures. Award-winning Korean picture book author Zo-O will share the inspiration and creative process behind A Dot, a Line, a Bird through a special author talk.  The program also features an exhibition of outstanding Korean picture books and Korean Picture Book Storytime. Zo-O is the author of A Dot, a Line, a Bird, winner of the 2025 Korea Picture Book Award (Fiction Grand Prize)  and selected for the 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Books list. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore an exhibition of outstanding Korean picture books showcasing acclaimed contemporary Korean titles.  Books will be available for purchase on-site. Program 1 | Author Talk with Zo-O Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM Venue: Pio Pico Koreatown Branch Library Program 2 | Korean Picture Book Storytime Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM ~ 3:30 PM Venue: LA Kids Book Festival, West Hollywood Park LA Kids Book Festival Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 4:30 PM Event Information ●Exhibition of Outstanding Korean Picture Books (August 23, LA Kids Book Festival) ●Books Available for Purchase ●Open to All Ages ●Free Admission Registration: RSVP LA Kids Book Festival Information https://lakidsbookfestival.com/ We look forward to welcoming you to this special opportunity  to discover Korean picture books and Korean literature. Parking Information August 22 | Pio Pico Koreatown Branch Library Visitor parking is currently not available at Pio Pico–Koreatown Branch Library  due to ongoing park and parking lot construction. Please use nearby street parking.  Parking availability and time restrictions vary by location, so please check posted signs before parking. Address 694 S. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 August 23 | LA Kids Book Festival Lot A | West Hollywood Park 5-Story Garage 625 N San Vicente Blvd ●Open: 5:00 AM–2:00 AM ●$1 per 15 minutes (maximum $12/day) ●First hour free Please note that the garage may fill up quickly. Early arrival is recommended. Lot B | West Hollywood Library (Municipal Structure #3) 625 N San Vicente Blvd ●$1 per 15 minutes (maximum $12/day) ●3 hours free with library validation during library operating hours ●Sunday library hours: 1:00–5:00 PM Lot C | Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069 ●Open 24 hours ●$2.50 per 12 minutes (maximum $25/day) Metered street parking is also available nearby.  Rates and enforcement hours vary by location, so please check posted signs.

KCCLA and National Museum of Korean Literature are hosting Korean literature lectures <K-Culture: Explore More, Enjoy More> A Window into Korean Culture: Focus on Korean Literature. Discover the roots of today’s global Korean Culture (K-Culture) through the powerful lens of Korean literature. This engaging lecture traces how stories—from traditional classics to modern hits like K-dramas and BTS—reflect Korea’s history, identity, and emotional depth. Session 1: 6:30pm, Thursday, May 21, 2026 — The Origins of K-Culture through the Lens of Korean Literary Tradition (90 minutes) Session 2: 6:30 pm, Friday, May 22, 2026 — Contemporary Korean Literature: Diversity and the Korean Wave (60 minutes) & Diaspora Authors Panel (60 minutes) ○Lecturer: Seo Youngin (Literary Critic) ○Diaspora Authors: Rosa Kwon Easton (White Mulberry), Lisa Lee (American Han)   Venue: Ari Hall, KCCLA (5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) ●Benefits: Certificate of Completion issued by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and the King Sejong Institute Center, USA, along with Korean cultural gifts (souvenirs). ●* Free RSVP here ●More about the Diaspora Authors: Authors Bio Rosa Kwon Easton Rosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American lawyer, library trustee, and author of the debut novel, White Mulberry, an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a #1 Best Seller in Historical Fiction. Her novel has been reviewed by Booklist and named a “Best Book” by Parade Magazine, BookBub, and Book Riot, among others. Easton is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow, and her work has been published in CRAFT Literary, Electric Literature, Writer’s Digest and elsewhere. A graduate of Smith College, Columbia University, and Boston College Law School, she resides with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. White Mulberry has been translated into multiple languages, and her sequel, Red Seal, is due out in October 2026. She can be found at rosakwoneaston.com and on Instagram @rosakwoneaston. Lisa Lee Lisa Lee is the author of the debut novel American Han, described by Joumana Khatib of the New York Times Book Review as “one of the best things I’ve read in ages.” She is the recipient of the Marianne Russo Emerging Writer Award from the Key West Literary Seminar, an Emerging Writer Fellowship from the Center for Fiction, and a Pushcart Prize. She has received additional fellowships and awards from Kundiman, Millay Arts, Hedgebrook, the Rona Jaffe Foundation, Tin House, Jentel Artist Residency, the Korea Foundation, and others. Her work has appeared in Ploughshares, VIDA, North American Review, Sycamore Review, Gulf Coast, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from the University of Houston and a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Southern California. She lives in Los Angeles.

On Apri 18th, 2PM at Pio Pico Library, we are presenting <The Language of Poetry, Echoes of the World>, an introductory lecture about poetry and poet in conversation event!  ●Program: Lecture on Korean Poetry by Kang Dong-ho (literature critic) + In Conversation with Poet Lee Min-ha  ●RSVP: https://forms.gle/zx3DgYrxm1gcKVJE6