Poured Over: R.F. Kuang on Yellowface

“I’ve become increasingly cynical about the industry’s ability to change itself and how it deals with representation and marginalization.” 

R.F. Kuang’s new novel, Yellowface, tackles cultural appropriation, the challenges that permeate the world of publishing and what it means to be a writer, delivered with her singular wit. Kuang joins us to talk about what lead her to write this, who gets to tell our stories, publishing her first literary fiction novel and more live at Barnes & Noble Union Square with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. 

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. 

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. 

Featured Books (Episode): 
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 
Babel by R.F. Kuang 
The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu 
Jade City by Fonda Lee