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Grace Lin is an American Chinese writer and illustrator. Known for her unique illustration style and creative storytelling, her works span across children's literature, young adult literature, and adult literature. Born on May 17, 1974, Lin's books are beloved by readers and have won numerous literary awards.

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“So tonight, when you go home, please, look at your child's bookshelf. Are all the books mirrors? Or are they all windows? Make sure that you have both.”

Children Children S Books Ted Talks Ted Talk

Author:Grace Lin

“If you make happy those that are near, those that are far will come.”

Book:Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Source: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

“Whenever I see her, we laugh enough to last for the month. She's my best friend, and someday when we're old enough I'm going to talk her into staying here forever.”

Enough Lasts Laughing Forever Months Someday Staying My Best Friend

Author:Grace Lin

“She's my friend, the boy said simply. That's who she is and that's enough for me. As Minli looked at the buffalo boy, aglow with happiness against his poor surroundings, she saw it was enough for him. More than enough, as the smile that kept curling up on his face told her.”

Said Enough Faces Poor Boys Saws My Friends Surroundings Buffalo

Book:Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Source: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

“That is a question you have to ask the Old Man of the Moon.”

Men Asks Moon Old Man

Author:Grace Lin

“Your imagination will create many friends”

Imagination Many Friends

Book:Fortune Cookie Fortunes

Source: Fortune Cookie Fortunes

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Born: May 17, 1974
Known for: Writer
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