PBS Newshour Interview: Amy Tan & How Family Made Her A Storytel

Amy Tan talks about the stories her mother told her about China. How do you think these stories impacted her as a writer?

Amy Tan discusses how she navigated conflicting cultural expectations from her parents and American society. What are some challenges she faced because of these differences?

How did Amy Tan’s complicated relationship with her mother inspire her writing? Give an example from the video of a story her mother told that deeply affected her.

How did Amy Tan’s complicated relationship with her mother inspire her writing? Give an example from the video of a story her mother told that deeply affected her.

reflect on how they’ve used writing or storytelling to make sense of their own experiences.