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Rebecca F. Kuang (R. F. Kuang) is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the most acclaimed young voices in contemporary literature. She is best known for her internationally celebrated works The Poppy War Trilogy, Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence, and Yellowface. Born in 1996 in Guangzhou, China, Kuang moved to the United States at the age of four. Her writing uniquely blends history, politics, and culture with sharp social commentary, making her a leading figure in modern speculative and literary fiction. R. F. Kuang has been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Awards, and her books have been translated into multiple languages, reaching readers across the globe. Alongside her literary career, Kuang is also a scholar. She is a Marshall Scholar, holds an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford, and is currently pursuing her PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale University. Her works continue to inspire readers with their powerful storytelling, cultural depth, and fearless exploration of identity, race, and history.