May-Lee Chai
3 books
About the Author
May-Lee Chai is an acclaimed author whose work bridges the complexities of immigrant experiences and cultural identity with profound emotional depth. Born to Chinese immigrant parents in the United States, she draws from her own bicultural heritage to craft narratives that explore themes of family, resilience, and the search for belonging in a rapidly changing world. Her debut novel, Dragon Chica, vividly portrays the life of a young Hmong-American woman navigating loss and self-discovery in the American Midwest, earning praise for its lyrical prose and unflinching honesty. Chai's writing has appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies, and she continues to advocate for diverse voices in contemporary literature through her teaching and community engagement.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
introspective
evocative
Books by May-Lee Chai
