Originally from Penghu, Chia-Hsiu Chen holds a master’s degree in children’s literature from National Taitung University and is currently a doctoral student in language education at the National Taichung University of Education. Proud to call herself a children’s book author, Chen has been fortunate to receive several awards.

Her works include Sail On! Gale Force Eight, How Much Does Mom’s Love Weigh?, My Dad Is on TV, as well as picture books such as Afro Hair and Meatball Head and The Magician’s Magic Pot. Chen continues to pursue her own dreams while embracing a simple lifestyle. She wishes for every child and adult to hold onto their inner child, and to find ease and joy in everyday life.