Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on October 27, 1940)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Maxine Hong Kingston! May your day be filled with as much joy and laughter as readers experience when discovering their inner warrior through your timeless memoir, "The Woman Warrior." Your fearless storytelling has inspired countless women (and men!) to embrace their voices—though we're still waiting for our own epic tales to win National Book Awards.

From bravely exploring cultural identity in "China Men" to championing feminist narratives, you've shown us that words can indeed conquer worlds. Here's hoping this birthday brings you plenty of cake, endless inspiration, and absolutely no writer's block. Cheers!