Her dad won the Nobel in Literature – but he hasn’t read her book yet
Naomi Ishiguro, daughter of Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, is making her mark in fantasy fiction. She is stepping out of her father's shadow with her own unique storytelling that incorporates elements of Japanese culture. Despite her father's literary fame, he has yet to read her debut novel.
- ▪Naomi Ishiguro is the daughter of Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro.
- ▪Her first book, Escape Routes, blends magic with everyday life crises.
- ▪Naomi's writing often reflects her multicultural upbringing and personal experiences.
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