Join me for a Mandarin language (more like Chinglish) talk on storytelling this Saturday, 5/2 at 4pm. Chinese language teachers are especially encouraged to join in! Learn more about this event here: china.usc.edu/seminars/sto...

Join me for storytime at Village Well this Saturday, May 2nd, at Village Well Books! Learn more about this event here: villagewell.com/events/50104...

In my April newsletter, I make a reverse bucket list and realize I'm outdoorsy. Also, Bing coloring sheets and a recommended read about Angel Island. You can read the newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...

Latest newsletter: Snowshoeing, lapel mics, and my new favorite resource for writing romance. You can read it here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...

Thanks to Kenli @imkenli for sending in this picture of almond jelly with syrupy cherries! Have you tried making the recipe in the back of Bing? Send in your photos!

Dreams to Ashes and Nainai's Mountain were both named Notable Social Studies books! Thank you so much to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children's Book Council.

Dreams to Ashes is a finalist for the California Book Award! It feels especially meaningful to have the book recognized by Californians, since this is a part of our history. I'm glad to see awareness of the 1871 massacre spreading.

Our launch has been really lovely so far. We've had lively conversations with readers, written impromptu tall tales with kids, and eaten lots of chocolate-covered cherries.

Thank you, Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social, for including Bing's Cherries in your Caldecott predictions! I agree that Julia's illustrations are amazing!

Midnight Thief on sale for 99 cents! This YA fantasy was a New York Times Bestseller, Indies Introduce Selection, YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominee, and a Truman Award winner. If you haven't read it, this is a great chance to give it a try! You can purchase your copy here: amzn.to/4t24W8k

Publisher's Weekly gave Bing's Cherries a starred review! @juliaskuo @knopfyoungreaders

Educators! (And anyone else who's interested.) I'm giving a virtual talk about storytelling next week. More info and registration here. First 25 registrants get a copy of Bing's Cherries free! You can sign up here: china.usc.edu/seminars/sto...

Join the Chinese American Museum and Ms. Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for a very special Kids’ Storytime event on Tuesday, March 24, at 4:00 PM!

LA Folks, join me this Saturday for a storytime at @onceuponatimebkstore ! #linkinbio #sᴛᴏʀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ #bingcherry

Julia and I had an amazing time talking with Crystal Ligori from All Things Considered about Bing's Cherries! You can check out the interview here: www.opb.org/article/2026...

When my daughter asked for my first JLG pin (for Clementine and Danny) several years ago, I was like, “Write your own book!” She asked for the Bing pin too, and I think I’ll give it to her. But only after Bing got a little time with his pin first.

Bing’s Cherries is an Editor’s Pick at The Children’s Books Review! @juliaskuo @knopfyoungreaders

There's still time to preorder Bing's Cherries for swag! You can order your copy here: www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/bings-...

Brookline Public Library has made an immigration themed reading list. I think it's a great idea, and I'm honored that they included I Dream of Popo. You can read the article here: www.timeout.com/newyork/news...

Thank you to the Bulletin for The Center for Children's Books for the lovely review of Bing’s Cherries!

PSA: It has come to my attention that some authors have been attributing false blurbs to me. If any endorsement purporting to be from me appears suspicious, you can always check with me to see if it's legit.

In my latest newsletter, I share the mental health ritual I've been doing in order to keep myself from spiraling in tough times. I also reflect on the fact that my life is an insignificant flash when viewed against the greater scope of the universe. Small things like that.

Bing’s cherries is just around the corner, and we’re doing a preorder promotion! @JuliaKuo has designed these beautiful stickers for people who preorder from Once Upon A Time Bookstore!

I can't believe Bing's Cherries is coming out in a month! Will I see you at these events? Seattle event 3/15/26: www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-... Bing Montrose Storytime Los Angeles event 3/21/26: www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/bings-...

Janet Eastman, writing for The Oregonian and This is Oregon, wrote a thoughtful and comprehensively researched profile of Bing's Cherries, including the history behind the real Bing. www.hereisoregon.com/people/2026/...

I had such a great time at the @4CSLA conference yesterday. It’s always so energizing to be in a conference center full of people who love and share books for a living.

I track my writing hours and "things accomplished" in a spreadsheet every year. Here's my roundup for 2025.

Updated author photos! (Credit: @ButaliaMedia)

I spent the first five years of my life in Taiwan, and my Popo (my maternal grandmother), spent a lot of time taking care of me. She would say to me, “bei bei xin, bei bei gan.” Literally, that translates to “baby heart, baby liver.” A better translation would be “My baby, my heart.”

A lovely review of Bing's Cherries from School Library Journal. @juliakuo #KnopfBooksForYoungReaders #books #childernsbooks

The elves are starting to get their own opinions. 😆 Thank you @knopfyoungreaders for this Christmas gift! @juliakuo @randomhousekids.bsky.social #picturebooks #authorlife #bookstagram

How did @JuliaKuo and I end up collaborating to write the story of Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant who gave his name to the popular Bing Cherry? Here's how it all started: youtu.be/jaurtikXNI8?...

In my latest newsletter, you can find out how a request for media contacts from my publicist ended up with me debugging visual basic code on Black Friday. Also, some thoughts about deciding whether to write a story as MG or adult.

I am beyond honored to share that Dreams to Ashes has been named an Orbis Pictus Honor book by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Thank you @KirkusReviews for the lovely review of Bing's Cherries! @juliakuo

LAist featured Nainai's Mountain in their holiday gift guide, citing its vibrant illustrations and wide emotional range. Check out the article here: laist.com/news/los-ang...

Thank you, @sljournal for including DREAMS TO ASHES in your list of top books in 2025!

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending three days in a writing residency at The Perch At Twin Peaks. It was gorgeous up there, and I immediately made it my personal mission to write in as many scenic places as possible. Thank you so much to the Perch for this little bit of artist heaven.

Thank you, Junior Library Guild, for naming Bing's Cherries a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

In my latest newsletter, I share some tweaks I've introduced in my routine to help me be more creative. (Photo taken at The Perch at Twin Peaks.) You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...

I’ve been sitting on this news forever! ECHOES ACROSS THE WATER is unlike any book I’ve ever written and likely ever will write again. It’s inspired by my family history.

Dreams to Ashes is a Eureka Children’s Nonfiction Award Gold winner! This award is given by the California Reading Association, and I’m hopeful that this will mean more California students will learn about this piece of their state history.

Last Friday, I attended a memorial service at @camlaorg for the 18 Chinese men who were killed in the 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. There were speakers and spoken word artists, floral arrangements in honor of each of the deceased, a reading of names, and a bowing ceremony.

In my latest newsletter, I reflect on my high school reunion and talk about how I blossomed from a socially awkward teenager to a slightly less socially awkward middle aged person. You can read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6800...

Did you know that you can get signed copies of my books from Once Upon a Time bookstore? Just go to the signed books section of their website, under Shop. www.shoponceuponatime.com/signed-books...

I'm thrilled to be talking YA this coming Sunday at the Next Chapter Writer's Summit in West Hollywood! You can reserve a seat at our panel and others at their website. It'll be a great lineup! Register for the event here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/14499502

I'm thrilled to announce my new collaboration with Julia Kuo! This time we're making a new folktale about Chrysanthemums, a flower that originated in China but is now as American as apple pie.

In my latest newsletter, I share the trailer for Bing's Cherries and do some navel gazing about why I have trouble believing compliments and the types of compliments I might actually believe. Read my newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

Barnes and Noble is having a preorder sale! Get Bing's Cherries for 25% off with the code PREORDER25. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bings-cher...

Thank you @mocanyc for hosting me at storytime. I had a great time sharing Nainai’s Mountain with everyone. (and telling people about how toilets helped me become an author, see second slide). This was my first time at the museum. #mocanyc #picturebooks #authorlife