An Excerpt from Kyla Zhao’s Novel “Valley Verified”
“Bjorn, no! Are you serious?” Zoe exclaimed, staring at her best friend with an expression of mingled horror and amusement....
Mochi Magazine is an online magazine that serves as a destination for Asian American women to share their stories, experiences, and passions. Mochi's mission is to amplify Asian voices and support the growth and inclusion of Asian American women. Mochi was founded by Maggie Hsu, Stephanie Wu, and Sandra Sohn in 2008.
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