When I meet children at book signings, they'll bring me photos of when I first met them many years ago when they were reading my picture books, and now they're telling me how much they enjoy my novels. — Grace Lin Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I was very princessy. I always wanted to be blond-haired and blue-eyed. This was before Mulan, so I was very… — Grace Lin Copy Share
I've always wanted to write an early reader. When I wrote my first novel, my goal was to make it an early reader, but… — Grace Lin Copy Share
The early readers are in-between books for the kids who aren't ready for novels yet but are done with my picture books. It's really… — Grace Lin Copy Share
When I meet children at book signings, they'll bring me photos of when I first met them many years ago when they were reading… — Grace Lin Copy Share
“For even in the misty light, the goldfish man could see her smiling a secret smile up to the sky to where the mountain… — Grace Lin Copy Share
She's my friend, the boy said simply. That's who she is and that's enough for me. As Minli looked at the buffalo boy, aglow… — Grace Lin Copy Share
Whenever I see her, we laugh enough to last for the month. She's my best friend, and someday when we're old enough I'm going… — Grace Lin Copy Share
“Because stories are how we share our lives and what we truly mourn when they are lost. Stories are what connect us to our… — Grace Lin Copy Share
“Minli suddenly thought of Ma and Ba. A wave of longing washed through her and a dryness caught in her throat that the tea… — Grace Lin Copy Share
“Bringing fortune to our house! Making Fruitless Mountain bloom! You're always wishing to do impossible things! Stop believing stories and stop wasting your time.” — Grace Lin Copy Share
