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About the Author:Marie G. Lee |
Marie G. Lee is a second-generation Korean American who
was born and raised in Minnesota.
Marie G. Lee was born on April 25, 1964 in Hibbing, Minnesota.
She is the daughter of William and Grace Lee, who immigrated to the United
States in 1953. As a Founder of the Asian American Writers Workshop, her
work has appeared in The New York Times, The Kenyon Review,
and several anthologies.
Her books include Finding My Voice, the story
of Ellen Sung's senior year as the only Asian in a small Minnesota high
school, Saying Goodbye, a sequel to Finding My Voice is the
story of Ellen Sung's continued search for her Korean American identity
at Harvard,
Marie draws on her experiences growing up as a Korean
American. She is a graduate of Brown University, and a lecturer at Yale.
She enjoys children and is a great role model for all kids. Her books are
particularly relevant for Asian American children growing up in America
today.
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