award-winning middle grade
& picture book author
& picture book author
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Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
Razorbill/Penguin Kids (2022) 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. |
Near and Deer
Scholastic (2024) A heartwarming story about a girl who feels like her life is out of her control--and the inspirational friendship between her pet sheepadoodle and an orphaned fawn that she's determined to protect. |
Manatee's Best Friend
Scholastic (2021) A delightful story about a girl who must find her voice, with a lots of dolphin and manatee fun along the way! |
Praise for Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
"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
⭐️ The Best Children's Books of the Year (2023 ed), Bank Street College of Education
⭐️ Boston Public Library Book List, AAPI Heritage Month
⭐️ 100 Best Books for 6th Graders, Imagination Soup
"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
⭐️ The Best Children's Books of the Year (2023 ed), Bank Street College of Education
⭐️ Boston Public Library Book List, AAPI Heritage Month
⭐️ 100 Best Books for 6th Graders, Imagination Soup
