Identity, Immigration and Intent: Isabel J. Kim's Sublimation
From Bookwild by Kate Hergott, Bookwild Collective
June 2, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 393
About this episode
Kate Hergott interviews Isabel J. Kim about her debut speculative fiction novel, Sublimation, exploring themes of identity and immigration.
People in this episode
Host: Kate Hergott
Guest: Isabel J. Kim
Topics covered
- identity
- immigration
- speculative fiction
- belonging
- borders
- cultural tensions
Keywords
- Sublimation
- Isabel J. Kim
- speculative fiction
- identity
- immigration
- borders
- cultural tensions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bookwild Collective
Books & works: Sublimation
Places: Korea, United States
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