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The Transformation of Fortune Cookies and Japanese American Life
This chapter delves into the history and evolution of fortune cookies, tracing their origins in Kyoto, Japan before spreading to the United States. It explores cultural influences, including the impact of Japanese and Chinese immigrants and the effects of Japanese internment camps during World War II. The chapter also highlights Jennifer A. Lee's book, 'The Fortune Cookie Chronicles,' and her upcoming venture to redesign covers for public domain books.
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