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Yong Ling Kang

Yong Ling Kang was born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore. Her formal education is in animation where she developed her love of storytelling. When she was a child, she remembers being given a special piece of jewelry as part of a family tradition. The illustrator of numerous picture books, Yong Ling Kang now lives in Toronto.
The Jade Bracelet
The Green Baby Swing
The Care and Keeping of Grandmas
Rodney Was a Tortoise

Books

The Jade Bracelet
The Green Baby Swing
The Care and Keeping of Grandmas
Rodney Was a Tortoise

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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