Ying Chang Compestine

Ying Chang Compestine is the multi-talented, award-winning author of twenty-five books, including novels, picture books, and cookbooks. Named as one of the “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” by the Author’s Show, her books have sold worldwide in multiple languages. Her picture books have won numerous awards and are read globally. Her middle-grade novel, Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party, has won 33 awards and is required reading in many schools. Her young adult novel, A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts, is currently being adapted into a TV series. Her new novel, Morning Sun in Wuhan, received great recognition and reviews and has earned prestigious awards like the Gold Standard Selection by the Junior Library Guild and was named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Public Library. Her recent picture book Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon has been named one of the best books of 2022 by Common Sense Media. Her latest picture book is Dragon Noodle Party. Compestine is frequently invited to speak about her work throughout the world.