When Wong left her job as Director of Labor Relations at Universal Studios in Hollywood, she dreamed of becoming a children's book author. Over the next two years, she took a writing class, submitted manuscripts, and piled up more than two dozen rejection letters. Through practice, persistence, and talent, Janet Wong quickly became a successful writer of poetry and picture books for young people. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of her books.