At times, I felt jealous of friends who saw their grandparents more often and who shared all the things that my amah and I did not. I adored her, but our relationship wasn't easy because we were separated by distance, language, and culture. Margaret: Like Kylie (the main character in Amah Faraway), I grew up in the United States, and my grandmother lived in Taipei. Tell us why you wrote this book for young readers. I love books that tell inter-generational stories because those relationships are so important. Kirstie: Clearly, you were inspired by your grandmother to write Amah Faraway. Living in Taiwan sounds amazing! Since the book has been out, I’ve heard from a few people who lived there when they were younger–it makes me wish I had done that too! Margaret: Thank you! I’m so glad you connected with the book. Your book being about Taiwan was really special for me and brought back a lot of wonderful memories of my time spent on the island. We spent a lot of time at the park and visiting the night market where I purchased jade bracelets for friends and family. Reading it was like a trip back to 1994-1995 when I lived in Tianmu with my husband and toddler. Soon, Kylie is leading her Amah back through all her favorite parts of this place and having SO MUCH FUN! And when it is time to go home, the video chats will be extra special until they can visit again.Kirstie: Congratulations on your new book AMAH FARAWAY. However, after she is invited by Amah to play and splash in the hot springs (which aren't that different from the pools at home), Kylie begins to see this place through her grandmother's eyes and sees a new side of the things that used to scare her. And in Taiwan, Kylie is at first uncomfortable with the less-familiar customs, culture, and food. Even though they have spent time together in video chats, those aren't the same as real life. When she and Mama finally go to Taipei, Kylie is shy with Amah. Kylie is nervous about visiting her grandmother-her Amah-who lives SO FAR AWAY. A delightful, dual-language story about long-distance family relationships with a fun, storytelling device.Ī delightful story of a child's visit to a grandmother and home far away, and of how families connect and love across distance, language, and cultures.
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