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Ashley J Chong

Ashley J. Chong is based in New York City and claims various degrees of home in Peoria, Montreal, and Iowa City. A Korean American by passport and a third culture kid in practice, she spends lots of time thinking about cultural identity, the spectrum of diaspora, and music. She is most likely scribbling something down, reading a book, or fiddling with one of her 300+ playlists.

Ashley J's Latest Articles

Nine books by Asian authors to keep you entertained while you stay inside

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● April 15, 2020

Need suggestions for entertainment during quarantine? We’ve got books by Asian authors to transport you out of the walls of your home.

Gathe Raho: South Asian a cappella in the Midwest

By Ashley J Chong ● Features ● March 10, 2020

Welcome to the world of Gathe Raho, where your favourite pop songs are blended alongside popular South Asian music and set to choreography.

Jimin x Jamie is staying true to herself

By Ashley J Chong ● Entertainment ● January 31, 2020

K-Pop singer Park Jimin reflects on her eight years in music and her evolving career.

Going solo with violinist Hyeyung Yoon

By Ashley J Chong ● Entertainment ● January 6, 2020

The musician discusses her career and the inspiration behind her new work.

12 books by Asian authors for your holiday gifts and beyond

By Ashley J Chong ● Cold Tea Reads ● December 19, 2019

Asian North American literature is rich and diverse, and we have a list to prove it: perfect for last minute gifts for the bookworms in your life, or your 2020 reading list.

Author Katie Zhao on her career, Asian representation in books, and The Dragon Warrior

By Ashley J Chong ● Features ● October 11, 2019

With her new book set to release soon, Zhao reflects on the journey to becoming an author and as an Asian American from the Midwest.