Andrea Wang is an acclaimed author of children’s books. Her book Watercress was awarded the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a New England Book Award, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. Her other books, The Many Meanings of Meilan, Magic Ramen, and The Nian Monster, have also received awards and starred reviews. Her work explores culture, creative thinking, and identity. She is also the author of seven nonfiction titles for the library and school market. Andrea holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Young People. She lives in Colorado with her family. During this podcast, Andrea talks about winning awards, her writing process, early family life, and what it means to put your heart into your work. Website: https://andreaywang.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaYWang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.c.wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreawhywang/