Author of picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels

Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?

Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance… Will Amy ever make the perfect bao?

“Zhang’s buoyant, bubbly text is complemented by Chua’s charming, animated characters, who include an equally expressive kitty as sidekick… An extra-tasty book for bao lovers everywhere.”

– Kirkus Starred Review

“A delightful story about a determined girl not letting her age and size keep her from mastering a delicious talent. Be prepared for hungry readers”

– School Library Journal

“This is a book to get creative juices flowing.”

– The New York Times