Iko, Momoko (1940–)
Iko, Momoko (1940–)
Japanese-American playwright. Born 1940 in Wapato, Washington.
During WWII, interned with family at Hart Mountain, Wyoming; recounted internment experience in Gold Watch (1970), which won East West Players contest; other writings include Old Man (1972), When We Were Young (1973), Flowers and Household Gods (1975), Second City Flat (1976–77), Hollywood Mirrors (1978) and Boutique Living and Disposable Icons (1987–88).
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