A Conversation with Author Jamie Jo Hoang

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5! Our conversation this week is with the talented author, Jamie Jo Hoang. Her latest novel, My Father, the Panda Killer is a heartfelt story based on her life. We really enjoyed the book, even the moments that were tough to read… and that’s because Hoang’s novel focuses on a Vietnamese American family that is dealing with the intergenerational trauma that’s a result of the Vietnam War and the refugee experience. It’s also told from the dual perspectives of the Jane (the main character) in 1999 and Phúc (Jane’s father) throughout his traumatic refugee experience as a child.

Hoang brings up topics that are often glazed over in novels or told from an American (white) perspective, so the story comes across as a unique perspective that’s more personal. In our conversation, we discuss her career; My Father, the Panda Killer; the challenges with overcoming trauma; and so much more. You can learn more about Jamie from her website, social media posts on Instagram or Twitter/X, and from her blog. And don’t forget to get My Father, the Panda Killer or her first novel Blue Sun, Yellow Sky!

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