Lauren Kim is a junior at The Dalton School in Manhattan. She is second generation Korean American and is the managing editor of her school’s literary magazine. Lauren wrote her first poem when she was 7 years old and has been interested in creative writing ever since. Lauren's work has been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (Gold Key), Hollins University, and Live Poets Society of New Jersey. Besides creative writing, Lauren fences competitively and plays the flute.