Grace Lin
Author and illustrator · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1974 · age 52
Grace Lin is a Taiwanese-American children's writer and illustrator. She is a Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott honoree, known for contributing to and advocating for Asian American representation and diversity in children’s literature.
Grace Lin is read about 27 times a day, in 7 languages.
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2022Children's Literature Legacy AwardAward2011Geisel AwardAward2010Josette Frank AwardAwardMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's LiteratureAwardNewbery HonorAward2007Asian/Pacific American Awards for LiteratureAward1974Born17 May 1974
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About this person
She has published more than 25 books, all of which are written for young and middle-grade audiences. Much of her work features young Asian and Asian American characters in both everyday and fantastical settings.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1974 · age 52
Where to find them
The same award as Grace
Mo WillemsBoth received Geisel AwardKelly BarnhillBoth received Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature
Jamie FordBoth received Asian/Pacific American Awards for LiteratureWendelin Van DraanenBoth received Josette Frank Award
Da ChenBoth received Asian/Pacific American Awards for LiteratureCatherine FisherBoth received Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature