Since the publication of her first book, “The Ugly Vegetables,” in 1999, Lin has written and/or illustrated more than 40 books for children, including collaborations with other authors. from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1996.
She writes and speaks often about loving books as a child, but not seeing herself represented on the pages. Growing up in Upstate New York, Lin started creating art and writing stories at a young age. “With her exuberant art and storytelling, Lin creates unforgettable books that engage all children, while incorporating elements of her own life and heritage,” said Children’s Literature Legacy Award Committee Chair Brian E.
The award is administered annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the ALA. The award was announced today, during the American Library Association’s (ALA) LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, held virtually January 21 - 24. Her numerous works include “The Ugly Vegetables” (Charlesbridge, 1999) and “The Year of the Dog” (Little, Brown and Company, 2006). ALA Upcoming Annual Conferences & LibLearnXĬHICAGO – Grace Lin is the winner of the 2022 Children’s Literature Legacy Award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the United States, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children.Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters.Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young listeners.Dealing with censorship challenges at your library or need to get prepared for them? Visit our Fight Censorship page for easy-to-access resources. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat, returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.
Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune.
In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times best-selling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver.
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