Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
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Edition 0 (2011) Winner
Wendy Wan-Long Shang
ウェンディ・ワン＝ロング・シャン
Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia. As of 2022, resides in Falls Church, Virginia.
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Children's author, Legal professional
- Active Years
- 2010-2025
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Virginia School of Law (attended) | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of Virginia
Country:
United States
Undergraduate degree (details not specified).
University of Virginia School of Law (attended)
Country:
United States
Attended law school; degree attainment not specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature | The Great Wall of Lucy Wu | — | Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) | 受賞 |
Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
Work:
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
Organization:
Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
2010 Children's literature (middle-grade)A middle-grade novel about Lucy Wu navigating family expectations, cultural identity, and school life as she grows into her own.
identityfamilycultural belongingcoming of age
The Way Home Looks Now
2015 Children's literature (middle-grade)A sensitive middle-grade novel exploring family change and loss from a young protagonist's perspective.
familylossresilience
This Is Just a Test
2017 Children's literature (historical/middle-grade)Set in the 1960s, this middle-grade novel (co-authored) follows a Jewish boy in America confronting family and social change.
historyfamilyimmigrant experience
Not Your All-American Girl
2020 Children's literature (middle-grade)A companion novel exploring race, culture, and friendship from a different family's perspective (co-authored).
racefriendshipfamily
Over the Moon (novelization)
2020 Children's literature (picture-book / novelization)A novelization based on an animated work; a prose adaptation focusing on friendship and dreams.
friendshipdreamsadventure
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
2021 Children's picture bookA picture book about family meals and traditions, highlighting cultural and familial connections.
traditionfamilyfood culture
Corinne
2021 Children's fictionA book written for the American Girl series featuring a Chinese-American girl as the title character.
diversityidentityfriendship
Corinne to the Rescue
2021 Children's fictionA follow-up in the American Girl line featuring the protagonist's growth and proactive actions in a shorter format.
agencygrowthfriendship
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
2022 Children's literature (middle-grade)A middle-grade novel about a young protagonist confronting identity and external pressures, portraying struggles both internal and external.
identitypressurecourage
Bibliography
- The Great Wall of Lucy Wu
- The Way Home Looks Now
- This Is Just a Test (co-authored)
- Not Your All-American Girl (co-authored)
- Over the Moon (novelization)
- The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
- Corinne
- Corinne to the Rescue
- The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, accessible proseApproachable voice for middle-grade readersBalance of humor and emotional nuance
- Recurring Motifs
- familybicultural identityschool life and friendshipself-discovery
Legacy
Wendy Wan-Long Shang is recognized for children's books that center Asian-American experiences. Her work on cultural identity and family has contributed to greater diversity in children's literature.
Academic Societies
- Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (related)
In Popular Culture
- Contributed to popular culture by writing the first Chinese-American title character for the American Girl Company's annual Girl of the Year series.
Trivia
- Her debut novel The Great Wall of Lucy Wu received the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.
- She attended the University of Virginia for undergraduate studies and attended law school there as well.
- Wrote the first Chinese-American title character for the American Girl Company's series (Corinne).