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Julie Otsuka

1962 - today

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Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Julie Otsuka is the 6,809th most popular writer, the 14,282nd most popular biography from United States and the 1,012th most popular American Writer.

Julie Otsuka is most famous for her novels that explore themes of Japanese American identity and the immigrant experience, particularly her acclaimed works "When the Emperor Was Divine" and "The Buddha in the Attic." Her writing often blends lyrical prose with historical narratives, highlighting the struggles and resilience of her characters.

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Among Writers

Among writers, Julie Otsuka ranks 6,809 out of 7,302. Before her are Padraic Colum, David Frawley, Jan van Steenbergen, Jasper Fforde, Dan Barker, and Sita Ram Goel. After her are Walter Mosley, Raquel Sánchez-Silva, Federico Andahazi, Richard A. Knaak, Randall Jarrell, and Kevin Poulsen.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1962, Julie Otsuka ranks 755. Before her are Karsten Schmeling, Sylvia Albrecht, Paul Schulze, Tamara McKinney, Paddy Lowe, and Agnès Buzyn. After her are Aleksandr Potashov, Elmo Nüganen, Elena Cattaneo, Jon Rønningen, Michal Viewegh, and Jaime Magalhães.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Julie Otsuka ranks 14,286 out of NaN. Before her are Eileen Davidson (1959), Matt Servitto (1965), Dan Barker (1949), Kevin Jonas (1987), Stuart Hamm (1960), and Matthew Barney (1967). After her are Joseph Cedar (1968), Eddie Cahill (1978), Alex Groza (1926), Rachel Miner (1980), Walter Mosley (1952), and Tamarine Tanasugarn (1977).

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Among Writers In United States

Among writers born in United States, Julie Otsuka ranks 1,012. Before her are Charles Portis (1933), Leonard Maltin (1950), Naomi Novik (1973), Pat Cadigan (1953), David Frawley (1950), and Dan Barker (1949). After her are Walter Mosley (1952), Richard A. Knaak (1961), Randall Jarrell (1914), Kevin Poulsen (1965), Robert Hunter (1941), and Michael Arndt (1970).

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