Jennie Liu
Jennie Liu is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. She has been fascinated by the attitudes, social policies, and changes in China each time she visits. Her young adult novels have won several awards and honors including the 2026 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in the Young Adult category for The Red Car to Hollywood. She lives in North Carolina with her family.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“That was when I knew I had a problem.”—Family Life by Akhil Sharma
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
This week—Ann Patchett, Sallie Rooney, Tana French
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
To feed the impulse.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Butt in the chair, butt in the chair!
