On October 22nd, Professor Ssu-Fang Jessie Liu of Hunter College’s Chinese Department presented a talk to 35 students about her travel experiences and the inspirations that led her to write many popular stories. Professor Liu is an award-winning writer in Taiwan and the author of Poor Little Things (a short story collection) and Hide and Seek (a collection of essays). During the talk, she spoke about her experiences studying in California, moving to New York, and her most recent trip to Belize. She described how those moments broadened her knowledge, changed her perspective on life, and inspired her creativity in writing. She encouraged students to travel, write down their daily experiences, and reflect on how a traveler's gaze influences the thoughts one may have when visiting a foreign place. Hearing all the stories and insights Professor Liu shared, students became very interested in her creative works, and some bought her book Poor Little Things to read in their spare time. We thank Professor Liu for hosting this session and look forward to her next novel, Stranger Things in Taipei, which will be published in Spring 2025.

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