Celeste Ng
8 books
About the Author
Celeste Ng is an acclaimed American author whose poignant novels explore the intricacies of family dynamics, cultural identity, and societal expectations in contemporary America. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Ohio, Ng draws from her Asian American heritage to craft stories that resonate with universal themes of belonging and unspoken truths. Her debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a limited series, while Little Fires Everywhere earned widespread praise and inspired a hit Hulu adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. In her latest work, Our Missing Hearts, Ng delves into dystopian futures and the power of art amid censorship. A graduate of Harvard and the University of Michigan's MFA program, she has also edited The Best American Short Stories 2025, showcasing her commitment to nurturing emerging voices in literary fiction.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
introspective
emotionally resonant
Books by Celeste Ng
