Nguyen Phan Que Mai

Nguyen Phan Que Mai is a Vietnamese author, professor, and translator. She is the author of several novels, including The Symperthizer, which was published in 2017. Mai has also translated numerous works of Vietnamese literature into English and has taught at various universities, including the University of California, Berkeley. She is a prominent voice on issues related to Vietnamese literature and culture. Mai has received several awards for her work, including the Asian American Writers' Workshop's Emerging Writer Award. She is also a sought-after speaker on topics related to literature, identity, and social justice.