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Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author, explores complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture. Topics discussed include the power of repair, childhood interests and early passion for writing, exploring miniatures and writing, the creative process of crafting fiction, the power of fiction and counterfactual thinking, the challenges and rewards of writing success, and Ng's upcoming project on families, parents, children, and being Chinese American.
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  • Fiction has the power to challenge preconceived notions and make room for growth.
  • Leaving room for interpretation in stories allows readers to find personal meaning.

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The Power of Imagining for Change

In this podcast episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, novelist Celeste Ng discusses the power of fiction to create change. Ng highlights the importance of leaving the interpretation open to readers and how fiction can challenge our preconceived notions, making room for possibility and growth.

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