Part 2
Author of The Joy Luck Club, a novel about Chinese-American identity and generational conflict
Amy Tan
A story exploring the lives of four Chinese immigrant families in America
The Joy Luck Club
A traditional Japanese form of poetry known for its brevity and deep imagery
Haiku
Afghan-American author of The Kite Runner, focusing on friendship and redemption
Khaled Hosseini
A novel set in Afghanistan that delves into betrayal, guilt, and forgiveness
The Kite Runner
An Indian-born writer known for Midnight’s Children and magical realism
Salman Rushdie
A novel reflecting India’s transition from colonialism to independence
Midnight’s Children
A novel by Khaled Hosseini highlighting the resilience of Afghan women
A Thousand Splendid Suns
An Indian-born Canadian writer of A Fine Balance, focusing on caste struggles in India
Rohinton Mistry
A novel portraying the lives of marginalized individuals in Indian society
A Fine Balance
A Chinese-American writer known for his works on the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Ha Jin
A novel by Ha Jin about love and loyalty during the Cultural Revolution
Waiting
A Ugandan poet known for Song of Lawino, critiquing Western influence on African culture
Okot p’Bitek
A narrative poem exploring the cultural clashes between traditional and modern values
Song of Lawino
An African epic recounting the life of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire
The Epic of Sundiata