# June Hur on 'The Silence of Bones'

June Hur's debut novel 'The Silence of Bones' was named a top debut by the American Booksellers Association and honored by the Junior Library Guild. Set in 1800s Joseon Korea, it follows a teen investigating a noblewoman's murder. The story explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and identity.

https://americanwritersmuseum.org/in-their-own-words-june-hur/

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