The reason I wrote this, why I wanted to drive that theme home, was because this was something that played out in my life. What made you want to explore this so deeply in your work, both the expectations themselves and the children’s responses to them? How do you see this playing out in real life?
This interview has been condensed for clarity.Īn overarching theme in “How We Fall Apart” is familial relationships, and particularly the immense pressure parents place on their children. Zhao discusses how her upbringing influenced the characters she created, why writing this story was so important to her and what she hopes young readers will take away from it. Set at a private school in New York, “How We Fall Apart” follows Nancy, an Asian American student, as she attempts to keep a grip on her perfect grades, her social life and her many secrets - all while someone is out to ruin her and her friends’ lives. This week, we’re delving into her book “How We Fall Apart,” a young adult thriller that targets an older audience and grapples with some difficult topics. Last week, I spoke to author Katie Zhao about her writing career and experiences with the publishing industry.
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