Ying Ping Low has published multiple middle grade novels in Singapore. Her novels have won the Singapore Book Award and been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award and the Popular Readers' Choice Award. While she has also received acclaim for her poems and short stories, novels are her preferred form of writing. Song of the Yellow Dragon will be her first novel published into the US market. Ying Ping lives in Singapore, where she picked up crocheting just before the pandemic and has never stopped since.
“[A] beguiling coming-of-age story . . . with magical elements and moments, from helpful breezes to enticing old stories, from the everyday glory of a cloud of fluff whirling above a field of dandelions to a dazzling golden transformation at the climax that will leave readers entranced.” —Booklist “Compelling twists . . . intriguing surprises.” —Kirkus Reviews “With masterful storytelling and lush, lyrical prose, Low spins a tale that feels at once fresh and timeless, creating a world that readers will never want to leave.”—Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior and Winnie Zeng series “Whimsical, lyrical, and effortlessly readable . . . A powerful reminder that while it’s important to hold onto the quiet, everyday magic we often overlook, it’s just as—if not more—important to hold onto the people who make the ordinary feel magical.” —Kyla Zhao, author of May the Best Player Win “This book is breathtaking! From jaw-dropping twists to heart-wrenching moments, every page drew me in. Song of the Yellow Dragon is immersive, creative, and full of life lessons that stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. I laughed, I cried, and I gasped more than once—an absolute masterpiece!” —Isi Hendrix, author of the Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans