Minh Lê

Minh Lê is the award-winning author of picture books including *Miles Ahead, Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature), The Blur, Built to Last, Real to Me, and Lift (named one of the “Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)” by Kirkus Reviews), and graphic novels such as Green Lantern: Legacy and Enlighten Me. In addition to writing books, he is on the faculty of the Hamline MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults, serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, and has been a contributor to a variety of national publications, including NPR, HuffPost, and the New York Times*. Outside of spending time with his wonderful wife and children at their home in San Diego, his favorite place to be is in the middle of a good book. Photo Jay Resh