Hong Z. McCormick

Hong Z. McCormick is the author of the beloved Benny’s Brave Adventures series, a growing collection of woodland stories that blend humor, heart, and gentle life lessons for young readers. With sixteen titles in the series, her books have delighted families across the United States and internationally.

Through playful language, imaginative storytelling, and memorable forest characters, Hong creates stories that celebrate friendship, integrity, resilience, and self-expression. Several titles in the series also include thoughtfully designed vocabulary builders and glossaries to encourage literacy development and curiosity about words.

Her audiobook edition of A Song for Vivolet has earned a 4.9-star rating on Audible, reflecting the series’ growing popularity in both print and audio formats.

Hong believes that stories should make children laugh, think, and feel seen. Whether through festival mishaps in Whispering Woods or the quiet courage of a small vole who sings without speaking, her books remind young readers that bravery comes in many forms.

The Benny’s Brave Adventures series continues to grow as families seek meaningful, imaginative, and screen-free stories for children ages 6–10. CQM225