Rough, and Savage: Poems

1. The winner of the Asian American Literary Award for her debut collection, her new collection, taking some inspiration from Dante's *The Inferno*, show a maturity and depth, as they mix elements of the epic, fairytale, and folklore. 2. A Korean-American adoptee, Shin is very active in the community of Asian American writer, transracial adoption activists, and academics, and her work will find a home there.