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Julie Otsuka
Julie Otsuka is the author of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012. Her writing often explores themes of community and identity.
Buda en el ático. - 2. edición
This novel follows a group of Japanese picture brides who journey to America in the early 20th century, seeking new lives and husbands they've only seen in photographs. Through a chorus of voices, the story explores their experiences of hope, hardship, and the search for belonging in a foreign land. It's a poignant look at the sacrifices and resilience of women forging a new identity.