BOOKS BY MAPLE LAM
Maple Lam is the award-winning author-illustrator of picture books and middle grade graphic novels for young readers. Her books include the Monkey King and the World of Myths graphic novel series, Dim Sum, Here We Come!, My Little Sister and Me, and illustrated titles with Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette UK, and Macmillan.
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Monkey King and the World of Myths:
The Battle of the Beasts
Middle grade graphic novel | Ages 8–12
Chinese mythology, Japanese folklore,
humor, adventure.
• Kirkus starred review
Monkey King and the World of Myths:
The Monster and the Maze
Middle grade graphic novel | Ages 8–12
Chinese mythology, Greek mythology,
humor, adventure.
• Kirkus starred review
• CALA Award Winner
• SCBWI Golden Kite Finalist
Dim Sum, Here We Come!
Picture book | Ages 4–8
Family, food, culture.
• Kirkus starred review
• Publishers Weekly starred review
• Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
• CCBC Choices Selection
What Can You Do with a Toolbox?
Picture book | Ages 4–8
Tools, creativity, building, teamwork.
Frenemies in the Family
Middle grade nonfiction | Ages 8–12
History, siblings, humor, comics.
• Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
My Little Sister and Me
Picture book | Ages 4–8
Siblings, responsibility, growing up.
• CCBC Choice









