Marion: The Story of an Artist's Model

'Marion: The Story of an Artist Model' is a semi-biographical novel by Onoto Watanna and Sarah Bosse that follows the life of Marion, a mixed-race girl who struggles to find her identity and make a living as an artist. The book touches on themes of racial passing and discrimination as Marion navigates through her career and relationships with men of different backgrounds. It is a poignant portrayal of a young woman's journey to find herself and her place in society in the early 20th century. The authors, both Eurasian sisters, bring their own experiences and perspectives to the story, making it a unique and important contribution to Asian-American literature.