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 I write middle grade and picture books, inspired by oceans, cephalopods, high tech, and more.

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NEW RELEASE ​COMING OUT JUNE 21, 2022!

Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
Razorbill/Penguin Kids

Perfect for fans of Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee, this thrilling, cinematic sci-fi novel follows Hana Hsu's mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds.

Praise for Hana Hsu:

"Exciting and suspenseful! Sylvia Liu's twisty sci-fi debut will have readers rooting for Hana and turning pages until the satisfying end." Tae Keller, Newbery Award winner and New York Times bestselling author

". . .a refreshing, imaginative take on a cyberpunk future, filled with wickedly cool technology and unraveling intrigue!" Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author
MORE BOOKS FROM SYLVIA LIU . . .
​A shy girl must find her voice to save her manatee friends.
Grandpa & Mei Mei teach each other tai chi & yoga, but each are bad at the other thing.
I am represented by Jennifer March Soloway of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
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