Wooden Fish Songs

Ruthanne Lum McCunn, known for her acclaimed novel Thousand Pieces of Gold, offers a rich perspective drawn from her experiences growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown and Hong Kong. Her work often explores themes of identity and cultural heritage, as seen in her pictorial history, Chinese American Portraits: Personal Histories, 1828-1988. Currently residing in San Francisco, McCunn continues to contribute to the literary landscape with her unique insights into Chinese American experiences.