Sara asked this question about Fifty Words for Rain:
I'm unclear on the author's background with Japan, how she did her research, and what her qualifications are to write such a book? It feels as if this could be a story set anywhere.... and I'm curious why the author chose to set this book in Japan. Anyone?
Valerie Hartman The author's grandmother was Japanese.

the racism written about in the book is not surprising to people of color.…more
The author's grandmother was Japanese.

the racism written about in the book is not surprising to people of color.(less)
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