- Elizabeth grew up in Central Myanmar and loved novels.
- She read many Chinese fantasy books when young.
- Her aunt ran a small book shop.
- In medical school she started a public blog.
- She wrote poems and simple health articles.
- She trained as a heart doctor and specialist.
- After the 2021 coup she refused to work.
- She hid in villages and crossed to Mae Sot.
- In exile she wrote protest songs and joined groups.
Difficult words
- novel — a long story book about imagined eventsnovels
- aunt — the sister of your mother or father
- blog — a website where someone writes regular posts
- specialist — a doctor with extra training in one area
- coup — a sudden change of government by force
- exile — living away from home for political reasons
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