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Jane Kuo

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Jane Kuo is a Chinese and Taiwanese American writer who grew up in Los Angeles. Also, she once borrowed a pencil from Maxine Hong Kingston.

Jane lives in California with her husband and two kids. Her novels, In the Beautiful Country and Land of Broken Promises are based on the events of her childhood.

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In the Beautiful Country

4.24 avg rating — 1,037 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions
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Land of Broken Promises

4.16 avg rating — 349 ratings — published 2023 — 7 editions
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Land of Broken Promises by Jane  Kuo
"Anyone who loves front desk will love this very similar story of a girl and her parents who are trying to make their mark in the land of opportunity. Written in verse. "
In the Beautiful Country by Jane  Kuo
"Excellent. Also sad but hopeful and very realistic"
Land of Broken Promises by Jane  Kuo
""Land of Broken Promises" serves as a poignant sequel to "In the Beautiful Country," continuing the journey of Anna and her family as they navigate the challenges of life in California after their move from Taiwan. Just as they begin to find stabilit" Read more of this review »
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“Everything is good and okay / because more than anything else, / phone calls are about saying positive things / so the other person doesn't feel bad.”
Jane Kuo, Land of Broken Promises

“The problem with pretty stories is that they're not true. / Stories fill your head with all sorts of ideas, / and then all you're left with is an empty stomach.”
Jane Kuo, Land of Broken Promises

“At its very core, a story is a gift from one person to another.”
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“At its very core, a story is a gift from one person to another.”
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