Charles Kim

Charles Kim is a publishing professional with extensive experience in promoting Asian American voices and literature. As the Co-founder and President of Third State Books since January 2022, Charles aims to elevate Asian American narratives within the literary community. Additionally, Charles founded The Asian American Book Club in December 2023 to connect readers with writers from diverse backgrounds. As a Senior Advisor at Serendipity Literary Agency, Charles contributes to the representation of BIPOC authors. Previous roles include Lecturer at Stanford University, where collaboration with faculty focused on children's book creation, and significant positions in publishing at The Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Welcome Rain Publishers, and the French Publishers' Agency. Charles holds a Master's degree in French Literature from New York University and a BA in French and Asian Studies from Vassar College, alongside being a National Fulbright Scholar in France.