Ava Chin's writing explores the intricate connections between people, food, and the natural world, often drawing from her experiences within urban landscapes. Her work is characterized by keen observation and personal insight into themes of identity, community, and the search for meaning. With a background as a slam poet and community organizer, Chin brings a unique perspective to her literary endeavors. Her essays and memoirs delve into the deeper resonances between sustenance, memory, and the environments that shape us.
"Mott Street follows Chinese American writer Ava Chin, who grew up estranged from her father, as she seeks the truth about her family history--and uncovers a legacy of exclusion and resilience that speaks to the American experience past and present. Chin's ancestors became lovers, classmates, sworn enemies, and, eventually, through her birth, kin--all while converging at a single Chinatown address"-- Provided by publisher