Deborah Kalb interviews Elom K. Akoto, author of BLINDSPOT IN AMERICA

Q: What inspired you to write Blindspot in America, and how did you create your character Kamao?

A: I wanted to write a story that explores different immigrants’ viewpoints and experiences of the American Dream.

After living in the United States for nearly 20 years, I realized that prospective immigrants are profoundly unaware of many things until they have relocated to the US. But regardless of the many struggles they face, there’s still hope and endless opportunity for everyone in this country.