Mia Belew

Hi, I’m Mia Mei, a Chinese-American learning to navigate life between cultures. I’ve shared my journey on my blog since I was four years old. I dream of joining the Peace Corps, teaching at U.S. military bases, or maybe working for Pixar or as a Disney Imagineer.

Now a 12th grader, I love baking and hope to become a pastry chef—or maybe feed storytellers while telling stories myself. I spent recent summers in France ('23) and Italy ('24), shaping my passions.

In the summer before 6th grade, my dad and I began writing the Growing Up Aimi series. Together, we’ve completed six books (over 2,000 pages) and may write more. Join 2,500+ subscribers to receive our bi-weekly newsletter, including a free copy of Making of the Giant Forest. There, we share insights into our co-authoring process and offer an alternate ending to The Giant Forest.

We’re excited to welcome you to the Growing Up Aimi world!

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