Hope Jian

Hope Jian was born in China and adopted into a multi-ethnic American family with six other adopted kids, all coming from tough backgrounds. Having grown up in a diverse family of Hispanic, Black, as well as East and South Asian heritage, Hope enjoys writing YA fantasy that acknowledges diverse human experiences like trauma, chronic illness, and mental health, while also infusing her stories with themes of found family and adoption. When not writing, Hope also enjoys bringing characters to life through art, as well as visiting new castles and adding to her list of eight countries she’s explored.