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Coming Of Age, Immigrant Literature, and Realistic Fiction

Girl In Translation by Jean Kwok

Girl In Translation by Jean Kwok

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A Semi-Autobiographical Immigrant Novel of Brooklyn Sweatshops, Language Barriers, and Academic Triumph

Emigrating from Hong Kong to Brooklyn, New York, eleven-year-old Kimberly Chang and her widowed mother move into a roach-infested, unheated apartment provided by her aunt Paula. To pay off their travel debt, Kimberly and her mother labor nightly at a Chinatown garment sweatshop pressing clothes.

By day, Kimberly conceals her poverty while attending an elite Manhattan prep school on scholarship. Demonstrating exceptional talent in mathematics and science, she translates between two distinct worlds to secure a university future.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Jean Kwok draws from her own childhood experiences to deliver an authentic, moving coming-of-age story of immigrant resilience. Perfect for readers of Amy Tan, Min Jin Lee, and Reyna Grande.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781594487569

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Riverhead Books

Pages: 293

Author:

  • Jean Kwok

Language: English

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