An Na
AmericanLiterary FictionContemporary FictionYoung Adult (YA)b. 1972
An Na is a South Korean-born American author known for her young adult novels that explore themes of identity, immigration, and the immigrant experience. Her debut novel, 'A Step from Heaven,' received critical acclaim and won the Michael L. Printz Award. She previously worked as a middle school English and history teacher before pursuing writing full-time.
Awards
['Michael L. Printz Award', 'International Reading Association Award', 'National Book Award Finalist', 'ALA Best Books for Young Adults', 'New York Times Review Notable', 'Parents Choice Gold Award', "Riverbank Review Children's Books of Distinction award", 'Bay Area Book Reviewers Association Award']
Notable Works
['A Step from Heaven', 'The Fold', 'Wait for Me', 'The Place Between Breaths']
