Laurence Yep
Laurence Yep is a prolific American author known for his children's and young adult books.
Young Adult Writer
1948, 'June 14
Gemini
76
San Francisco, California
Laurence Yep is a distinguished Chinese-American author recognized for his extensive contributions to children’s and young adult literature. He is best known for his acclaimed works, Dragonwings (1975) and Dragon’s Gate (1993), both of which earned Newbery Honor distinctions. As part of his Golden Mountain series, Yep has received the Newbery Honor twice. His other notable works encompass the Golden Mountain Chronicles series, A Dragon’s Guide series, and the Dragon series. Drawing from his Chinese-American heritage, Yep’s writing provides diverse insights into the Chinese-American experience.