Wendy Wan-Long Shang writes stories for the middle grades that look at the experiences of Chinese-Americans with humor, heart, and a sense of history. In this interview, Wendy talks about being the first Chinese-American kid in her school, why she likes writing about 10-12 year olds, her books for reluctant readers (including kids with dyslexia), why we need diversity in books, and much more. 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.