Amy Tan
Amy Ruth Tan is an American author best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club (1989), which was adapted into a 1993 film. She is also known for other novels, short story collections, children's books, and a memoir.
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Background
- Born in
- Oakland
- Educated at
- University of California, BerkeleySan José State UniversityUniversity of California, Santa CruzLinfield UniversitySan José City College
- Awards
- 🏆 National Humanities Medal🏆 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature🏆 California Hall of Fame
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1952
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