Wendy Shang, Author
In the News
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao is an ALA Notable Children's Book for 2023!
The New York Times
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
"Evan realizes that while the march toward knowledge is slow, prying every morsel of history from the claws of those who try to suppress it is well worth the effort."
University of Virginia
EVAN PAO is an ALA Notable!
University of Virginia
As a double-Hoo, I was thrilled to be profiled for the law school's magazine, which was then shared in UVA Today.
CBSN
Washington Post Kids Book Club
University of Virginia
CBSN interviewed me about the impact of Corinne, the first Asian American Girl of the Year, during a time of anti-Asian violence.
School Me: the NEA podcast
Washington Post Kids Book Club
Washington Post Kids Book Club
I had an amazing time talking to Natieka Samuels on the National Education Association podcast, School Me, about EVAN PAO.
Washington Post Kids Book Club
Washington Post Kids Book Club
Washington Post Kids Book Club
THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO was a 2022 Washington Post Kids Book Club selection! (image by Allison Colpoys)
Upcoming Events
March 5-7, 2023: Children's Literature Festival at University of Central Missouri
May 20, 2023: Gaithersburg Book Festival (MD)
I love visiting schools and book clubs, in person and on Zoom! Contact me to find out more!
July 18, 2023: Release of my 10th book! Check this space to learn more.