Rachel Khong is the bestselling author of Goodbye, Vitamin and Real Americans. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Granta, and other publications. Through a blend of historical awareness, literary insight, and emotional acuity, she illuminates identity, community, and the ongoing negotiation of what it means to belong in contemporary America.

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This event is part of the Month of Literature, presented in partnership with the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam and the American Book Center, featuring some of today’s most engaging writers. Join us to hear directly from authors, explore the ideas and stories that shape their work, and celebrate the power of literature to connect us across experiences, generations, and perspectives. The event with Rachel Khong is a special collaboration between the John Adams Institute and the Fulbright Commission the Netherlands, who have jointly hosted a range of distinguished American speakers in Amsterdam over the years.