Cynthia Chin-Lee

Cynthia Chin-Lee, born October 14, 1958, in Washington, D.C., is an American author best known for her children's books that celebrate diversity and multiculturalism. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in East Asian Languages and began her career in technical writing for banks and high-tech companies, including roles at Sun Microsystems and Oracle, while also authoring acclaimed titles like A is for Asia and Amelia to Zora.