Award winning author, Graci Kim, tells John about the Korean folklore and parables that shaped her books and her life
- Publish Date
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 8:01pm
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Graci Kim is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of the Gifted Clans series, and her new #1 bestselling Slinger series. Her books are published around the world, have been translated into multiple languages, and have been optioned for film and television.
Inspired by Korean mythology and culture, Graci weaves stories full of adventure, hope, and magic. She is also a sought-after public speaker, having inspired many audiences across the world, whether on the TEDx stage, in schools, for corporates, or on international festival stages.
In a previous life, Graci was a New Zealand diplomat, a cooking show host, and once ran a business that turned drawings into cuddly toys. A proud Korean Kiwi, she now lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter.
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