Julie Leung

Julie Leung is the author of the Mice of the Round Table trilogy, which Booklist called "a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques' Redwall series." This is her first picture book. She was inspired to tell Tyrus's story after learning about his incredible journey as an immigrant and an artist. The daughter of Chinese immigrants herself, she believes that celebrating such stories is important, now more than ever. Originally from Atlanta, she lives in New York City, where she works as a marketing director in book publishing.

From the dust jacket of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist