Kyla Zhao
Kyla Zhao is a Singaporean-born author who writes contemporary novels and children's books that spotlight women and girls of color navigating ambition, identity, and belonging. A former fashion and lifestyle writer for Vogue Singapore, Harper's Bazaar Singapore, and Tatler, she graduated from Stanford University (MA in Communication, BA in Psychology) in 2021 and works in Silicon Valley alongside her writing career. Her adult debut, The Fraud Squad, was published by Berkley/Penguin Random House in January 2023.
Awards
['Forbes 30 Under 30', 'Tatler Leader of Tomorrow', 'Certificate of Recognition by the California State Assembly', 'American Library Association (ALA) Feminist Book Project (selection)']
Notable Works
['The Fraud Squad', 'Valley Verified', 'May the Best Player Win']
