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# Allen Say

(1937)   Writer

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Allen Say is a writer.

## Quick Facts About Allen Say

Born August 28, 1937

Profession Writer

## About Allen Say

Japanese-American author and illustrator... \| Allen Say is a Japanese-American writer and illustrator. He is best known for Grandfather's Journey, a children's picture book detailing his grandfather's voyage from Japan to the United States and back again, which won the 1994 Caldecott Medal for illustration. This story is autobiographical and re

##  Quotes by Allen Say

> [Most people seem to be interested in turning their dreams into reality. Then there are those who turn reality into dreams. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/allen-say/most-people-seem-to-be-interested-in-turning-their-dreams-into/)

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