Poems by Flora Belle Jan and Ludmelia Holstein

About the Book

The authors of this slender volume of poetry are Flora Belle Jan and Ludmelia Holstein, brought together by historical circumstances and by their passion for poetry. Jan, a Chinese American flapper and journalist, was born in Fresno, California. Holstein, born in Russia of German speaking parents, grew up in Fresno from the age of eight. These collected poems express the exuberance and intensity of their youth. Jan’s life was short. Their friendship lived on in their poetry.

About the Author

Fleur Yano, a daughter of Flora Jan and long time friend of Ludmelia (Aunt Ludy), is a Professor Emerita of Physics at California State University, Los Angeles. She lives in Southern California.