Using an "Amazon Basics USB-C3.1 Gen1 to USB-A Adapter" with the USB-A to MicroUSB cable that came with my Clara I couldn't connect to my 2020 M1 MBA. Plugging the USB-A to MicroUSB cable to my Satechi hub and everything worked.
I would add that the Amazon adapter works with everything I tried except the Kobo cable, so I use it all the time. I paid $8 for it and got two vs. the Apple adapter which is $19 for one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Satechi works with everything I've tried, seems well made, and cost $89 but I got it on sale for $72.
https://satechi.net/products/type-c-...VLUVUifQ%3D%3D
I don't own stock or have any relationship other than customer with either of these companies.