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You're nominated for the Goodreads Choice award in two categories. What will you do if you win one - or both?
Lisa Ko Hi Debra-- Wow, I'd be thrilled if I won one of the Goodreads Choice awards! I would be so grateful to my readers -- and I'd celebrate, for sure.
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I don't have a question, but I just want to say I finished he book and I loved it? I thought it was a very realistic portrayal of the feelings of Deming/Daniel and his mom. My heart also went out to the adoptive parents, Kay and Peter. They were trying their best. I also feel you presented a realistic picture of the immigration detention centers, although they are probably even much worse. Thank you.
Lisa Ko Thank you for reading, Gail!
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Since the story takes place in both Fujian and New York - how much extensive research did you have to do - specifically with the Polly's experience at Ardsleyville?
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Did you conduct interviews with people impacted by immigration policies? I'm curious to hear more about if you did a lot of research for this book. Thank you so much for your book, I loved it so much!!
Lisa Ko Thanks, Yiming! I did do a lot of research for the book -- from reading to traveling to interviewing people.
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Lisa, so happy you won this prize. No question. I, too, had a novel entered in Pen/Bellwether 2015. Looking forward to reading The Leavers. (Funny, unless I include a question mark, the email won't got through?)
Lisa Ko Thanks, Thomas!
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What inspired you to write your book? Have you met or heard from readers whose families have been torn apart by past and recent immigration policies?
Lisa Ko Hi Haleh! I was inspired to write the book based on real-life stories about families who'd been separated due to US immigration policies. I have heard from readers who've had similar experiences--it's incredible to hear from anyone who feels the novel resonates with them in some way.
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