Ly Tran

Ly Tran is a Vietnamese American writer and author of the memoir "House of Sticks," a poignant account of her family's journey as refugees from Vietnam to New York City. Born in Ho Chi Minh City, she immigrated to the United States as a young child and grew up in Queens, navigating poverty, cultural displacement, and the complexities of identity. A graduate of Hunter College, Tran writes with raw honesty and lyrical precision about the immigrant experience, family loyalty, and the pursuit of selfhood. Her debut memoir has been praised for its courage, depth, and emotional resonance.