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“And if anyone asks, you're Chinese. The boy had nodded. "Chinese," he whispered. "I'm Chinese." "And I," said the girl, "am the Queen of Spain." "In your dreams," said the boy. "In my dreams," said the girl, "I'm the King.”

Quote by Julie Otsuka

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Julie Otsuka is an American author known for her concise and profound writing style. Her works often focus on personal experiences and collective memory, exploring themes such as immigration, identity, and war. Her notable works include 'When the Emperor Was Divine' and 'The Book of Salt'. more

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