So to know and to be able to see my books at libraries and bookstores and see my name on a cover, and also see characters who look like me reflected in those books that I wrote, it's such a dream come true. I loved reading books so much, and I would basically live at the library. When I was a kid, I always wanted to be an author. Katie Zhao: Oh my gosh, this is such a great question. Grace Lin: Okay, today's question is from a person named Mia and they ask, "What is it like to see your book at a library or anywhere book related?"
Thanks so much for inviting me onto your podcast. Today, I'm here with Katie Zhao, the author of the middle grade novel, The Dragon Warrior. Grace Lin: Hello, I'm Grace Lin, children's book author and illustrator of many books, including the middle grade novel, When The Sea Turned To Silver, and the picture book, A Big Mooncake For Little Star. Gaming is still aboy's club and to protect herself against trolls, she games as the mysterious TheRuiNar.When Reyna qualifies for the Dayhold Junior Tournament sponsored by her favorite team, she knows she's got what it takes towin the championship title and the $10,000 prize.But when she's blackmailed and threatened to be doxed, having her personal identity revealed, by an anonymous troll, Reynawill have to deal with a toxic gaming community, family complications, and the increasing pressure to win as the tournament getsunderway.Welcome back to another great episode of Kids Ask Authors! Grace Lin and Katie Zhao answer the kid question: “What is it like to see your book at a library or anywhere else book related?”
But despite Reyna's rising popularity and skills, no one know who she is. In a near-future society, gaming is everything! Professional esports teams are mainstream celebrities and kids begin training asyoung hopefuls aspiring for the big leagues.Twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng is the up-and-coming junior amateur Dayhold gamer, competing in a VR battle royale against AImonsters and human players alike. Ready Player One meets the action of battle royale video games in this middle-grade sci-fi perfect for fans of Fortnite.
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