Sylvia Liu grew up with books and daydreams in Caracas, Venezuela. Once an environmental attorney, she now spins stories about nature, strong girls, and the intricacies of family and friendship. Her books include Near and Deer (Scholastic 2024), Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation (Razorbill 2022), Manatee’s Best Friend (Scholastic 2021), and A Morning with Grandpa, illustrated by Christina Forshay (Lee & Low New Voices Award winner 2016). Sylvia lives in Virginia with her family and a very fluffy cat.