"A scintillating and beautifully-crafted account of a life shaped by the intersection of many nations, races, and world events, this lush narrative shows how the immigrant experience is not monolithic, but a story with as many unique and profound variations as there are human beings." -Ada Palmer, internationally award-winning author of Terra Ignota and Inventing the Renaissance

"Katherine's story, told with a grace and rhythm befitting a dancer, is replete with poignant history and delightful serendipity. I read her vibrant story in one sitting, feeling outraged at injustices suffered and in awe of the triumphs of love and courage. I am so thankful for my time with Little Jade." -Nadia Hashimi, internationally bestselling author of The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

"Always too European to be Chinese and too Chinese to be European, Little Jade's enchanting story of resilience inspires with its honesty and optimism." -Helen Zia, Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution