Belinda Huijuan Tang is an American literary fiction author who is best known for her debut novel, "A Map for the Missing." Originally from San Jose, California, Tang has had a varied and interesting background that has informed her writing.
Before turning to fiction, Tang studied economics in college, but she eventually found her passion in writing. She has since received several accolades for her work, including the Michener Copernicus Award and a Bread Loaf Work-Study Scholarship. Tang's writing is highly regarded in the literary community, and she has been recognized for her talent with prestigious fellowships, such as the Truman Capote Fellowship at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Tang's experiences living in Beijing and studying at Peking University have also had a significant impact on her writing. Her time in China has given her a unique perspective that is reflected in her work, and her time at the Iowa Writers' Workshop allowed her to further develop her craft.
Currently, Tang resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to write and work on her debut novel, "A Map for the Missing," which is set to be published by Penguin Press in August of 2022. With her background in economics, her experiences living abroad, and her talent for storytelling, Tang is a writer to watch in the world of literary fiction.