Emeline Lee is an author of children’s literature. Her picture books include Bonnie’s Rocket (illus. Alina Chau; Lee & Low Books), a STEM-friendly story set during Apollo 11, and Gwei the Hungry Ghost (illus. Basia Tran; Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers), a whimsical story inspired by Chinese food and folklore. She studied English literature and environmental sustainability at Columbia University and lives in New Jersey. In her free time, Emeline enjoys hiking in nature, eating hot pot, and crocheting cozy things. Find her on social media at @EmelineLeeBooks.  www.emelinelee.com

Awards

Bonnie’s Rocket (written by Emeline Lee, illustrated by Alina Chau, and published by Lee & Low Books 2022), 2023 Skipping Stones Honor Award, 2024 Yellowhammer Book Award Honors (by the Alabama School Library Association).

3 Fun Facts

1. I’m half Chinese and half Korean.
2. I love to crochet and make everything from stuffed animals to sweaters!
3. I’m a big fan of Star Trek (a Trekkie) and love sci-fi and fantasy stories in all forms.