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Wai Chim is a first generation Chinese-American from New York City. She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and absorbing Western culture through books, TV and school. She also lived in Japan before making Sydney, Australia her permanent home. Her books include the Chook Chook series for middle-grade readers. Freedom Swimmer is her debut novel for older readers.