“Ying has authored over 20 books of multiple genres. Her keen interest in cuisine has led her to weave food into her writing — from cookbooks, novels, to picture books for young readers. She is passionate about showcasing Chinese history and culture, as well as promoting the importance of healthy eating and living. Her novel Revolution is Not a Dinner Party, based on her life growing up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, has won numerous awards globally and has been selected as required reading in schools around the world. Several of her works are currently being optioned for movie adaptations, television series, and video games. Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media agencies, such as The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post in addition to being named one of the “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” by the Author’s Show.”
A girl finds her place in a Chinese New Year celebration.
A magic wok transforms a poor family's fate with unexpected feasts.
Can three brothers invent a way to save their rice fields from pesky birds?
A ghost craves a boy, but can the child outsmart becoming a meal?
A young girl faces a pandemic's chaos, finding hope and purpose through cooking.
A princess locks herself away, seeking culinary freedom. Can a chef's dish lure her out?
Little Red faces a dragon, not a wolf, in a kung fu twist on a classic tale.
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
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Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A girl finds her place in a Chinese New Year celebration.
A princess locks herself away, seeking culinary freedom. Can a chef's dish lure her out?
A young girl faces a pandemic's chaos, finding hope and purpose through cooking.
Little Red faces a dragon, not a wolf, in a kung fu twist on a classic tale.
A Chinese emperor devises a plan to outwit his corrupt ministers with the help of his loyal tailors.
A boy must uncover an ancient tomb to save his father from a grim fate.
A magic wok transforms a poor family's fate with unexpected feasts.
A ghost craves a boy, but can the child outsmart becoming a meal?
A young girl's world unravels as political turmoil invades her home.
Explore Chinese New Year traditions from A to Z, from dragons to dumplings.
Can three brothers invent a way to save their rice fields from pesky birds?
A boy's clever use of sticks at a feast surprises his family and village.
A runaway rice cake leads to unexpected generosity and a magical reward during Chinese New Year.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Ying Chang Compestine's books.
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