Holly Thompson was born in 1971 in Tokyo, Japan. She is an accomplished author known for her compelling storytelling and deep understanding of Japanese culture. Thompson's work often explores themes of identity, family, and tradition, earning her recognition in the literary community. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling and immersing herself in different cultures, which continually enriches her writing.
Sent to Japan for the summer after an eighth-grade classmate's suicide, half-Japanese, half-Jewish Kana Goldberg tries to fit in with relatives she barely knows and reflects on the guilt she feels over the tragedy back home.