Kyla Zhao
Kyla Zhao is an award-winning author whose novels center women and girls of color as they navigate ambition, identity, and belonging. Her work has been featured on CBS, NBC, Good Morning America, Vogue, and Buzzfeed, and has received honors from the American Library Association, the Children’s Book Council, and the U.S. National Spelling Bee.
Kyla graduated from Stanford University in 2021 with a BA in Psychology and an MA in Communication. She has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30, recognized as a Tatler Leader of Tomorrow, and awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the California State Assembly.
In addition to writing books, Kyla has contributed to outlets such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Fortune. She is also an experienced speaker who has given talks at organizations like Twitch, Pinterest, and Instacart on the power of storytelling.
Learn more at kylazhao.com.
