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Charlie Wong, 22, is the eldest daughter of a Beijing ballerina and a noodle shop owner in New York City's Chinatown. Torn between her traditional family duties and her escape into ballroom dancing, she navigates the tensions between cultural expectations and personal aspirations. Her story explores family life, secrets, and the blending of Chinese and American identities within a vibrant urban setting.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Jean Kwok
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