Nicole Chung is an American writer and editor celebrated for her engaging and insightful works. She gained recognition as the former managing editor of The Toast and the editor-in-chief of Catapult magazine. Chung's memoir All You Can Ever Know, published in 2018, garnered critical acclaim and became a national bestseller. The memoir was acknowledged by various media outlets and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and NAIBA Book of the Year, as well as a semifinalist for the PEN Open Book Award. It also earned the distinction of being a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and an Indies Choice Honor Book.
Her second memoir, A Living Remedy, released in 2023, continued her trajectory of literary success, named a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times and celebrated by a multitude of publications. Chung's expansive body of work includes contributions to The Atlantic, Time, The New York Times Magazine, and many other esteemed publications. Her editorship experience spans various roles, including digital editorial director at Catapult and managing editor at The Toast. In addition to her writing and editing career, Chung has co-edited three anthologies and has been recognized on the Good Morning America AAPI Inspiration List in 2021. Born in the Pacific Northwest, she now resides in the Washington, DC area.