Traci Chee

Traci Chee is a visiting professor at San Francisco State University's Creative Writing program and an award-winning author of books for young people. She has received prestigious literary honors, including the Printz Honor Book, Walter Award Honoree, and National Book Award Finalist distinctions.

• Education
  • MA English – Creative Writing, San Francisco State University

Her work focuses on young adult literature, creative writing, and storytelling that explores diversity, fantasy, and cultural themes. Her notable publications include the Reader Trilogy, We Are Not Free, and A Thousand Steps Into Night, the latter longlisted for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Notable awards include

• Printz Honor Book
• Walter Award Honoree
• National Book Award Finalist

She resides in California with her dog and engages in non-academic pursuits such as hiking, egg painting, gardening, and hosting family game nights.