Grace Lin is a storyteller whose works should not be missed!

The Gate, The Girl and the Dragon is no exception!
Something incredibly special is achieved as Grace Lin intricately weaves together the story of Jin the Lion Cub, Lulu the girl, the worm, the Stone Spirits and the sculptor, along with the stories surrounding the Chinese folklore/mythology. I found myself torn between flipping the pages faster (because the stakes raised for the characters made me want to know how everything would turn out), and slowly savoring the beautiful language and the connections made on each and every page, not wanting it to end. Grace Lin's words, characters and worlds, capture the heart of readers young and old.

I liked it so much recommended it for Battle of the Books for 2026 in my school district!