Laurence Yep

Laurence Michael Yep (born 1948) is a prolific, award-winning Chinese-American modern author.

Laurence Yep has been fascinated with tales of sibling rivalry from the day he was born. His older brother, Tom, chose his name Laurence – after a saint who died a particularly gruesome death. Laurence has been trying to get even ever since. Laurence Yep now lives in Pacific Grove, California, with his wife and is one of children's literature's most respected authors.

Laurence Yep's award-winning titles include Newbery Honor BooksDragonwings and Dragon's Gate. He was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 2005 for his contributions to children's literature.