Grace Lin is a prolific children's book author and illustrator born in New Hartford, New York, in 1974 to a Taiwanese American family. She has published over 25 books primarily aimed at young and middle-grade audiences, known for her beautifully realized characters and often fantastical settings. Lin's writing frequently features young Asian and Asian American characters, exploring themes of identity, family, and culture through both original stories and adaptations of classic tales. Her work is characterized by a delicate, imaginative style and a focus on creating relatable and lovable characters, encompassing everything from human children to mythical creatures.


























































