the korean book of happiness: a journey across south korea in pursuit of joy

Barbara J. Zitwer, is an international literary agent and author of the novel, The J.M. Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society (2012). As an agent, she specializes in Korean literature and has launched the international careers of some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, including: Booker Prize winner, Han Kang, author of The Vegetarian and Man Asian Prize winner, Kyung-sook Shin, author of New York Times bestseller, Please Look After Mom.

She lives in New York City with her husband and their two dogs.