Home is East
1. Why did you write Home is East?
To be honest, I don’t know why I wanted to write Home is East. However, I do know why I wanted to write—simply. Growing up, I couldn’t find any work of fiction about Cambodians. Also, I didn’t think many non-Cambodian people knew much about Cambodia, besides [...]
Some praises for Home is East
Author Many Ly’s Home is East has a crisp, innocent tone; the plot is filtered through a 10-year-old’s five senses, limited yet surprisingly keen. The book is mainly intended for young adults, but would be enjoyable for everyone.
— Asian Women’s Magazine
This compassionate and honest story will carry readers along a trail of love, [...]
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