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Starred Review for the Nian Monster!

Wow!!!  Publishers Weekly reviewed THE NIAN MONSTER and gave it a starred review! I can hardly believe it — it’s really a dream come true. Here’s my favorite quote from the review: “Wang’s story thrills but doesn’t threaten: Chau’s wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem… Read more »

The Nian Monster Cover Reveal!

Today, Pragmatic Mom hosted my cover reveal of THE NIAN MONSTER on her blog. Check it out here! And then check out all the great posts Pragmatic Mom has on her blog — lots of lists of wonderful diverse books that you can pull up the next time you’re at the library. I’m super excited… Read more »

MYTHICAL CREATURES

Happy Chinese New Year!! In honor of the new year, I give you…. NIAN According to Chinese legend, Nian was a monster. Some say he came from the sea. Others say he came from the mountains. Most of the year, he slept. But on the eve of the lunar new year, Nian woke and terrorized… Read more »