Karen Tei Yamashita

Karen Tei Yamashita is a Japanese American author whose works explore the absolute necessity of polyglot, multicultural communities in a globalized age. Her novels often employ elements of magic realism to destabilize orthodox notions of borders and national or ethnic identity. Yamashita focuses on how diverse cultures and languages intersect, forging new forms of community. Her writing is a dynamic portrayal of the complexities of the modern world and identity.