Julie C. Dao

Set in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world, this reimagining of the Evil Queen legend is about one peasant girl's quest to become Empress--and the darkness she must unleash to achieve her destiny.

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Bao, a poor physician's apprentice, and Lan, the wealthy nobleman's daughter he loves, work together to break a curse and save the kingdom of Feng Lu.

Song of the Crimson Flower

This fairy tale retelling lives in a mystical world inspired by the Far East, where the Dragon Lord and the Serpent God battle for control of the earthly realm; it is here that the flawed heroine of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns finally meets her match. An epic fantasy finale to that breathtaking and dazzling story. Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. But the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and despair. Even though Jade doesn't want the crown, she knows she is the only one who can dethrone the Empress and set the world right. Ready to reclaim her place as rightful heir, Jade embarks on a quest to raise the Dragon Lords and defeat Xifeng and the Serpent God once and for all. But will the same darkness that took Xifeng take Jade, too? Or will she find the strength within to save herself, her friends, and her empire? Set in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with breathtaking pain and beauty, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is filled with dazzling magic, powerful prose, and characters readers won't soon forget. Fans of Stealing Snow, Red Queen, and The Wrath and the Dawn will hungrily devour this page-turning read. Praise for Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix: “There aren’t many authors who could so precisely undo their first book with their second, but it is this clever unweaving that shows Dao’s brilliance and skill. With heart-stopping action and wonderful new characters, this is not a sequel to be missed.” —EK Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A lush, enchanting tale of magic, myth, and absolute courage. At once gorgeously woven and deliciously gruesome, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is a thrilling end to a series that feels like a classic in its own right.” —Natalie Mae, author of The Kinder Poison “Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is the stunning counterpoint to Forest of a Thousand Lanterns. A refreshing take on the classic heroine, and an adventure of stories nestled within stories, this is a book fairytale lovers will tuck among their most beloved treasures.” —Emily X.R. Pan, New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After “Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix broke my heart and filled it, all at once. In the process, Julie C. Dao has turned a well-worn tale into something thrilling and new. Ornate, tender, and magical. I could not put this book down.” —Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night and Crown of Thunder “Beautifully written and masterfully told, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix feels at once timeless and entirely new . . . I loved it with my whole heart.” —Margaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens “Utterly brilliant in every way, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is the perfect follow-up to Julie C. Dao’s debut. This is the dark fantasy I've been waiting for, and I can't get enough!” —Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love "A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties."—Kirkus Reviews * "A top purchase for most fantasy collections." --School Library Journal, starred review

Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix

Broken Wish

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns (Rise of the Empress)

Natalie C. Parker

Zoraida Córdova

Katherine Locke

Kalynn Bayron

Julie Murphy

Kerri Maniscalco

Darcie Little Badger

Preeti Chhibber

Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Julian Winters

Adriana Herrera

June Hur

Rebecca Coffindaffer

Gretchen Schreiber

14 Young Adult short stories from bestselling and award-winning authors make a splash in Mermaids Never Drown - the second collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker - exploring mermaids like we've never seen them before! A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon's son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these stories and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors like Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters.

Tales to Dive For

Mermaids Never Drown

"Elva must learn to wield her magical powers in a town that fears all witches while righting her family's past wrongs before it's too late"--

The Mirror Broken Wish

La vida de una joven campesina en su busqueda para convertirse en Emperatriz. Una reinterpretacion oscura y mistica de La Reina Malvada. Situada en la exotica Asia del Este e inspirada en un mundo de fantasia repleto de color y belleza, El bosque de las mil linternas reune todos los elementos de las mejores novelas de fantasia juvenil de los ultimos anos. Las lectoras de Marissa Meyer, Danielle Paige y Victoria Aveyard se enamoraran de este debut. Xifeng es una bella adolescente de 18 anos. Las estrellas dicen que nacio destinada para la grandeza, que su futuro es convertirse en la Emperatriz de Feng Lu. Pero esto sucedera unicamente si ella es capaz de convivir de por vida con la oscuridad. Xifeng crecio como una campesina en una villa perdida del mapa, y ahora se siente obligada a cumplir con el destino que le prometio a su malvada tia, la bruja Guma, quien leyendo las cartas observo el destellante futuro de Xifeng. Pero es muy alto el precio del trono? De cara a lograr la grandeza, Xifeng debera rechazar al joven que le ama y utilizar la magia que corre por sus venas brujeria que se alimenta de los corazones de los recientemente asesinados. Y por el bien del cual ella ha sido enviada a este peligroso viaje, no podra detenerse hasta que su poder sea absoluto.

El Bosque de Los Mil Farolillos

An action-packed middle grade adventure set in an imaginative virtual reality world that is a joyful celebration of the fierceness of sibling love and rivalry. Sadie and Clip Chu love laser tag. Like, really love it. When a new arena opens in town with state-of-the-art courses and virtual reality headsets, they couldn't be more excited?--or more competitive. But then a mysterious figure appears and claims to be part of the game, and the Chus and their friends must find a way to save themselves from a sinister force lurking beneath the surface of the simulation. As they team up to beat the obstacles in store, the Chu siblings learn that they're far better off working with instead of against each other. Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena is the first book in this commercial middle grade fantasy series featuring Vietnamese-American siblings Clip and Sadie Chu, perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Nevermoor.

Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood Arena

Chloe Gong

Joan He

Kat Zhang

Cindy Pon

Adiba Jaigirdar

Yamile Saied Méndez

Axie Oh

Karuna Riazi

Gail D. Villanueva

Laura Pohl

Kosoko Jackson

Rethink the way you approach writing in this revolutionary and informative new anthology from fourteen diverse authors that demystifies craft and authorship based on their experiences as writers of color—perfect for fans of Fresh Ink and Our Stories, Our Voices. So, you’re thinking of writing a book. Or, maybe you’ve written one, and are wondering what to do with it. What does it take to publish a novel, or even a short story? If you’re a writer of color, these questions might multiply; after all, there’s a lot of writing advice out there, and it can be hard to know how much of it really applies to your own experiences. If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place: this collection of essays, written exclusively by authors of color, is here to encourage and empower writers of all ages and backgrounds to find their voice as they put pen to page. Perhaps you’re just getting started. Here you’ll find a whole toolkit of advice from bestselling and award-winning authors for focusing on an idea, landing on a point of view, and learning which rules were meant to be broken. Or perhaps you have questions about everything beyond the first draft: what is it really like being a published author? These writers demystify the process, sharing personal stories as they forged their own path to publication, and specifically from their perspectives as author of color. Every writer has a different journey. Maybe yours has already started. Or maybe it begins right here. Contributors include: Julie C. Dao, Chloe Gong, Joan He, Kosoko Jackson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Darcie Little Badger, Yamile Saied Mendez, Axie Oh, Laura Pohl, Cindy Pon, Karuna Riazi, Gail D. Villanueva, Julian Winters, and Kat Zhang.

Fourteen Writers on the Lessons We've Learned

Writing in Color

Check out acclaimed author Julie C. Dao's debut middle grade series, featuring a team of kids ready for any challenge–even saving the fantasy world of Pantaera from dark forces and certain ruin! The popular fantasy video game War of Gods and Men is being adapted for reality television, and Team Chu and company are competing for the title of child hero: the young person destined to unite the forces of Pantaera to save it from a sinister fate. Over the next week, they’ll be challenged by sirens, vampires, elves, and more in Tests of Courage, Determination, Humility, Intelligence, and Strength. Popular athlete Clip is confident he’ll take the prize, if it weren’t for that test of humility. And despite claiming not to care about the game, Sadie finds herself pulled into the immersive world of Pantaera and rising to meet the challenges thrown her way. And her best friend, Jeremy, proud nerd and last pick for P.E. teams, wants more than anything to save the world of the game he loves, no matter the cost. Join Clip, Sadie, Jeremy, and their friends on a thrilling adventure through an extraordinary fantasy world to learn who among them has what it takes to become Pantaera's child hero!

Team Chu and the Epic Hero Quest

Julie C. Dao

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