Gwei the Hungry Ghost

Praise for Gwei the Hungry Ghost by Emeline Lee; Illustrated by Basia Tran:“A feast for the senses with a sweet message of sharing.” —Kirkus Reviews“Luminous…brims with warmth and love as families and friends celebrate together to honor their ancestors” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Draws from Chinese folklore for a sweet tale with moral underpinnings.” —Booklist“Inviting and immersive … A deeply moving story about friendship, sharing, and the Hungry Ghost Festival.” —School Library Journal

Emeline Lee is a writer of children’s literature. With Gwei the Hungry Ghost, she celebrates her Chinese heritage and the folklore, traditions, and food of her ancestors. She is also the author of Bonnie’s Rocket, a picture book inspired by her grandfather, an Apollo 11 engineer. Emeline’s favorite activities include hiking in the woods, eating hot pot, and crocheting cozy things. She lives in the New York metropolitan area.

Basia Tran is a Polish-Vietnamese illustrator who shares her love of lore and laughter through graphite and pixels. She’s illustrated What’s That? by Karen Chan and You’re a Winner, Gracie Wei! by Kristen Mei Chase. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with her husband Evan, their baby Naomi, and puppy Latke.