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Kat Zhang

@katzhangwriter

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Rep'd by Alyssa Jennette. Author of Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Picture Books!

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I had such a lovely time at the @pghbookfest this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate books with us ❤️❤️ by @katzhangwriter

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Amy Wu wishes everyone a joyous Lunar New Year! May it bring you happiness and warmth ❤️❤️🧧🧧 by @katzhangwriter

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🐓Unleash the Magic: The Magic Paintbrush Series

🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for :

🖌️ magic that comes alive through creativity
🐉 fantastical adventures inspired by mythology and folklore
👧 strong young protagonists discovering their power

💕Thank you for sending me a gifted copy @randomhousekids @katzhangwriter @elfphoe !

📔What if everything you drew could come to life… and not always in the ways you expected? In The Magic Paintbrush series, eleven-year-old Amy discovers an ancient paintbrush that turns her creations into reality. From her chaotic creature Luna running wild through Queens to magical portals into legendary worlds, Amy’s adventures are full of friendship, courage and the responsibility that comes with power.

This vibrant middle grade fantasy blends humor and Chinese folklore for an unforgettable ride.

💥The Magic Paintbrush #1 : The Magic Paintbrush by Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell and Phoebe Zhong (July 1, 2025 by Yearling)

💥The Magic Paintbrush #2 : The Guardian’s Quest by Kat Zhang, Eric Darnell and Phoebe Zhong (July 29, 2025 by Crown Books for Young Readers)

#MiddleGradeFantasy #ChineseFolklore #MiddleGradeBooks MGReads RandomHouseKidsPartner by @katzhangwriter

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9 months ago

The sequel to THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH is out in the world today! It’s chock full of amazing illustrations by @elfphoe and tells the next adventures of Amy and her magical paintbrush, which brings her drawings to life! 🎨 by @katzhangwriter

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Amy and her magic paintbrush are back! And this time, they’re exploring a whole new magical world to save the paintbrush’s powers! GUARDIAN’S QUEST comes out July 29th, and I can’t wait for everyone to read the next chapter in Amy’s story 🤩 Check out this amazing cover by Phoebe Zhong! (You’ll see even more of her wonderful art in the interiors ❤️) #authorsofinstagram #magicpaintbrush by @katzhangwriter

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2 years ago

Amy wishes everyone a wonderful Lunar New Year! May you eat tons of yummy food and enjoy some amazing Lunar New Year books 🏮😉🧧🥮 I’m making a run to the post office soon—if you want a signed LNY bookplate mailed to you, DM me your address by the end of the week and I’ll mail it to you! #lunarnewyear #amywu #aapi by @katzhangwriter

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Check out this amazing giveaway that @simonkids is doing for Lunar New Year! Go to their account to take part 😍🏮🎆 #lunarnewyear #aapi #amywu by @katzhangwriter

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I loved talking about Lunar New Year and reading AMY WU & THE PERFECT BAO with @storyvoice.live today! In case you or your classroom missed it, you can catch the recording on their website or YouTube channel for the next 2 weeks! #lunarnewyear #aapi #authorsofinstagram by @katzhangwriter

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Join me on @storyvoice.live this Friday to read AMY WU & THE PERFECT BAO together in celebration of Lunar New Year!! 🎆🏮🐍 by @katzhangwriter

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I’m having such a wonderful time at the South Texas Book Festival today! Huge thank you to everyone who came and helped me pretty much sell out of books!! Even more thanks to the wonderful folks who worked so hard to put the festival together 🥰🥰 by @katzhangwriter

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I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday, but AMY WU & THE LANTERN FESTIVAL is now out in the world! In it, Amy has to find a way to save her family’s Lantern Day when their family heirloom is smooshed right before the festival! 🏮🏮 by @katzhangwriter

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