Press Kit
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short Bio, 49 WORDS, 283 CHARACTERS
Van Hoang earned her bachelor’s in English at the University of New Mexico and her master’s in library information science at San Jose State University. She was born in Vietnam, grew in up Orange County, California, and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, kid, and two dogs.
lONGER Bio, 65 WORDS, 380 CHARACTERS
Van Hoang’s first name is pronounced like the van in minivan. Her last name is pronounced “hah-wawng.” She earned her bachelor’s in English at the University of New Mexico and her master’s in library information science at San Jose State University. She was born in Vietnam, grew in up Orange County, California, and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, kid, and two dogs.
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Representation
Literary Agent: Mary C. Moore of Kimberly Cameron & Associates
Film Rights: Mary Alice Kier of CineLit
the Girl Giant Series
GIRL GIANT AND THE MONKEY KING
(Girl Giant Book 1)
ISBN: 1250240417
ISBN13: 9781250240415
General Information
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan
Publication Date: December 1, 2020
Paperback Publication Date: December 7, 2021 (planned)
Author: Van Hoang
Illustrators: Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien of KAA Illustration
Cover Design: Aurora Parlagreco
Audiobook
General Information
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication Date: December 1, 2020
Author: Van Hoang
Narrator: Kim Mai Guest
Cover Illustrators: Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien of KAA Illustration
Cover Design: Aurora Parlagreco
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GIRL GIANT AND THE JADE WAR
(Girl Giant Book 2)
ISBN: 1250240441
ISBN13: 9781250240446
General Information
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan
Publication Date: December 7, 2021 (PLANNED)
Paperback Publication Date: December, 2022 (planned)
Author: Van Hoang
Illustrators: Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien of KAA Illustration
Cover Design: Aurora Parlagreco
Audiobook
General Information
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication Date: December 7, 2021 (planned)
Author: Van Hoang
Narrator: Kim Mai Guest
Cover Illustrators: Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien of KAA Illustration
Cover Design: Aurora Parlagreco
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More information on me or Girl Giant around the web
Teaching Books
Learn how to pronounce my name, the inspiration behind Girl Giant and the Monkey King, classroom activities, and more on Teaching Books.
Kirkus Feature
Read my interview with Vicky Smith on Kirkus Reviews, and the starred review for Girl Giant and the Monkey King.
Publishers Weekly
Flying Starts
I am so honored to be chosen as one of Publishers Weekly Flying Starts for Fall 2020! Along with some great company! Read my interview with Michael Jones as we discuss my publication journey and the pressure on authors of color to write "Important" books.