C Pam Zhang

Born in Beijing but mostly an artifact of the United States, C Pam Zhang has lived in thirteen cities across four countries and is still looking for home. She’s a national bestseller who’s been awarded support from Tin House, Bread Loaf, Aspen Words, and elsewhere, and is longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. How Much of These Hills is Gold is her debut novel. She currently lives in San Francisco.

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