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award-winning middle grade
& picture book author

A book announcement!  Stealing the Score will be out in Feb 2026:

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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.
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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.

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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!
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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
MORE BOOKS FROM SYLVIA LIU . . .
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Grandpa and Mei Mei teach each other tai chi and yoga, but each are bad at the other thing.
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  • Home
  • Books
    • Stealing the Score
    • Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
    • Near and Deer
    • Manatee's Best Friend
    • A Morning with Grandpa
    • Other Works
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Portfolio
  • School Visits
  • About
  • Contact