An Na

“If I had to speak in front of a Korean audience, I would be hard pressed to sound other than a little girl.”

“I remember learning new words, trying to figure out what common things like cider, finding myself upset that my parents couldn't help me understand this new culture, that it was up to me to interpret for them as well as myself.”

“Your life can be different, Young Ju. Study and be strong. In America, women have choices.”

“I had been struggling with how to create a child-like protagonist's voice without making it sound as though I was 'dumbing down' to the character. They are able to see events, people and places with an intensity and open mindedness that adults lack.”