Girl in Translation

By Jean Kwok,

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New York Times bestseller Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok is a powerful story about a Chinese immigrant family in Brooklyn.

Kimberley Chang and her mother move from Hong Kong to New York. A new life awaits them - making a new home in a new country. But all they…

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1 author picked Girl in Translation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Girl in Translation is Jean Kwok’s debut novel. After hearing her speak in person at the 2023 San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival, I learned the personal connections she has to this work of fiction are striking—and heartbreaking.

On its own, this story is a poignant coming-of-age novel, but learning more about Kwok will help readers appreciate this book even further. 

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