Grace Lin – Children's Book Author and Illustrator

The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon

Grace has a new middle grade novel! THE GATE, THE GIRL AND THE DRAGON is out now! Her first original novel in over nine years, this book is available in a special, limited-run, deluxe edition with sprayed edges! Make sure you get one (choose the deluxe edition; it’s the same price as standard ) while this edition is still available!

THE GATE, THE GIRL AND THE DRAGON debuted #2 on the NY Times Bestseller list as well as the IndieBound list! You can get the book anywhere (amazon, barnes and nobles, bookshop, as well as your local indie) but autographed copies (with the sprayed edges) are available from Grace’s local indie store.

"Grace Lin once again weaves Asian folklore and deities seamlessly into the main story... I felt just as much magic and wonder as I did the first time I read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon."

"I adore all of Grace’s books; she is a magical storyteller who always writes beautifully real, lovable characters, whether they’re humans, stone spirits, lion cubs, or dragons."

"It's been awhile since we've had new middle grade fiction from Grace Lin, and it was worth the wait! This blend of fanciful invented legend and original story has something for every reader: mystery, action, emotion...and dragons!"

"Full of Lin’s signature lyrical prose, "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon" brings Chinese mythology and folktales to life in a thoroughly 21st century way... One warning, though, when kids beg for just one more chapter, parents won’t be able to say no."

"Newbery Honoree Grace Lin spins her first novel-length tale in fifteen years, sure to captivate young readers with a story that begs to be read aloud and savored. "

The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place

The Eric Carle Museum of Picturebook Art is presenting an exhibit of Grace’s art, Curated by Melissa Hung, this career retrospective of more than 80 works will celebrate all aspects of Grace’s creativity with original art, sketches, manuscripts, and videos. From June 14, 2025- January 4, 2026

Picture Books, Board Books, Early Readers & Middle Grade Books: Some of Grace's Favorites

Just For Fun!

Video: Read with Grace

Here’s Grace reading a chapter from her middle grade novel, Starry River of the Sky. Check out all of Grace’s Videos for Kids. She even has her very own YouTube channel!

Activity: Draw with Grace!

Drawing, writing, crafts, games, cooking, and more… Grace has developed all kinds of fun activities to accompany her books. Visit the Activities page to find them.