A Single Shard

Linda Sue Park (born 1960) is a Korean-American author of historical fiction for young readers, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel A Single Shard (2002) and the New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water (2010). Born in Urbana, Illinois to Korean immigrant parents, she has written numerous children's novels and picture books often centered on Korean history and culture, earning additional honors like the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. lindasuepark.com