Grace Lin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Grace Lin
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	May 17, 1974(1974-05-17)
Age	50
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Taurus

Grace Lin Biography

Grace Lin is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on May 17, 1974 in New York, United States. Illustrator and author of critically acclaimed children’s books such including Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog The Year of the Dog, and Olvina Swims. She was awarded an Newbery Honor Book mention in 2010, and also the Asian-Pacific American Literature Award honorable mention in 2007.

She is a friend of Taiwanese-American writer She is a contemporary of fellow Taiwanese-American writer Tao Lin..

Lin’s parents were Taiwanese immigrants to the United States and Lin grew up in upstate New York. She later graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. She got married in 2001 and her husband helped her write books. When he got sick with cancer, together he and Lin raised just under $200,000 for cancer research. Unfortunately he died of cancer in 2007. She currently resides in Somerville, Massachusetts with her new husband and daughter born in May 2012.

Her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, an Asian inspired fantasy that was inspired by the Wizard of Oz, was a recipient of a 2010 Newbery Honor Book mention. She also received an Honorable Mention for The Year of the Dog in 2007 from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature. The Year of the Dog was nominated for a 2007–2008 Texas Bluebonnet Award.

Born to Taiwanese parents She grew up living in New York City. The marriage she had with Robert Mercer lasted from 2001 until his death from cancer at the age of 37 in 2007. In 2010, she was married to Alex Ferron; they welcomed their first child in the year 2012.

Grace Lin Net Worth

Grace Lin is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Grace Lin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She completed her training in art through Rhode Island School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design and released her first children’s book, The Ugly Vegetables, in 1999.

She explores the emotions of children who have been adopted and their families in her 2007 novel The Red Thread: An Adoption Story.

Grace Lin (born May 17, 1974) is an American children’s writer and illustrator.

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Who is Grace Lin Dating?

According to our records, Grace Lin married to Alex Ferron , Robert Mercer. As of December 1, 2023, Grace Lin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Grace Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Grace Lin celebrates birthday on May 17 of every year.

What is Grace Lin known for?

Grace Lin, a NY Times bestselling author/ illustrator , won the Newbery Honor for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” and the Theodor Geisel Honor for “Ling and Ting.” Her novel “When the Sea Turned to Silver” was a National Book Award Finalist and her picture book, “A Big Mooncake for Little Star” was awarded the …

Did Grace Lin write Mulan?

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Does Grace Lin have a child?

In 2012, Grace and the Sasquatch had a baby girl. Since she was born in the Year of the Water Dragon, Grace nicknamed her Rain Dragon, even though it did not rain the day she was born. Rain Dragon’s favorite things to do are to sleep, eat and make sure her parents do not get more than three hours of sleep at a time.

What is the order of the Grace Lin books?

The Ugly Vegetables(1999)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Bringing In the New Year| (2008)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Thanking the Moon| (2010)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Circle! Sphere!| (2020)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Up to My Knees!| (2020)| Hardcover Paperback Kindle

What genre is Grace Lin?

Grace Lin is the author and illustrator of more than 20 books — from picture books to young adult novels — for kids. Most of Lin’s books are about the Asian-American experience, yet their themes are often universal.