“Because stories are how we share our lives and what we truly mourn when they are lost. Stories are what connect us to our past and carry us to our future. They are what we cherish and what we remember.” — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
