Shuxuan Zhou

Shuxuan Zhou (she/they) is a multifaceted writer, researcher, and organizer bridging the Chinese- and English-speaking worlds. Their nonfiction work delves into the intricate dimensions of women’s and migrants’ labor, exploring themes such as navigating liminal spaces, (re)building homes, queering desires, and striving for personal and collective dreams. Shuxuan approaches these stories with a focus on plurality and relationality, offering fresh and nuanced perspectives.

Their essay, “The Posthumous Child,” earned the Grand Prize in Sixth Tone’s creative nonfiction writing contest, showcasing their talent for weaving compelling narratives. Recently, Shuxuan published the book From Forest Farm to Sawmill: Stories of Labor, Gender, and the Chinese State with the University of Washington Press, further cementing their voice as an insightful chronicler of social and cultural dynamics.

In addition to their literary pursuits, Shuxuan serves as a policy analyst in the Seattle Office of Labor Standards and is an affiliated professor at the University of Washington’s Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Through their work, Shuxuan continues to inspire meaningful dialogue and advocate for equity and justice across diverse communities.