Meng Jin facts for kids

Meng Jin (born in 1989) is an American writer. She creates novels and short stories that are enjoyed by many readers. Her work often explores interesting ideas and different cultures.

Her Journey as a Writer

Meng Jin studied at two famous universities. She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (BA), from Harvard University in 2011. Later, she completed her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from Hunter College in 2015. While at Hunter College, she was a special student called a Hertog Fellow.

After her studies, Meng Jin continued to teach literature and creative writing at Hunter College. She also gives special talks at Harvard University. She has been a "fellow" at other important places too, like Fordham University and San Jose State University. Being a fellow means she gets support to focus on her writing. She also received help from the Elizabeth George Foundation.

Her stories and writings have appeared in many different magazines. Some of these include Baltimore Review, Ploughshares, The Arkansas International, The Threepenny Review, and Vogue. Her work has also been chosen for special book collections. These include The Best American Short Stories and Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses.

From 2016 to 2017, Meng Jin was a David T. K. Wong Fellow. This program at the University of East Anglia supports writers who help people understand different cultures better through their stories.

Her Books and Stories

Meng Jin has written several books that readers love.

Novels

• Little Gods: A Novel (published in 2020)
• Self-Portrait With Ghost (published in 2022)

She has also written many short stories and articles. These have appeared in various magazines and collections over the years. For example, her short story "Ghost" was in Ploughshares magazine. Another story, "In the Event," was featured in The Threepenny Review and later in The Best American Short Stories 2020. She has also written articles for Vogue magazine, like "Marilyn, My Mother and Me."