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Katie Kitamura Explores Identity in New Novel "Audition"

4/22/2025

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Join novelist Katie Kitamura this Tuesday at the Mahindra Humanities Center as she delves into her thought-provoking book, "Audition." This captivating novel navigates the complexities of identity and performance during midlife uncertainty. As a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow and NYU writing instructor, Kitamura highlights how fiction can illuminate our realities and strengthen connections in difficult times.

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Story summary

Join novelist Katie Kitamura this Tuesday at the Mahindra Humanities Center as she delves into her thought-provoking book, "Audition." This captivating novel navigates the complexities of identity and performance during midlife uncertainty. As a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow and NYU writing instructor, Kitamura highlights how fiction can illuminate our realities and strengthen connections in difficult times.