Wendy Xu is a bestselling, award-nominated Brooklyn-based illustrator and comics artist.

She is the creator of INFINITY PARTICLE (2023, HarperCollins/Quilltree), TIDESONG (2021 HarperCollins/Quilltree) and co-creator of MOONCAKES, a young adult fantasy graphic novel published in 2019 from Oni Press. Her work has been featured in various places on the internet including Catapult, Barnes & Noble Sci-fi/Fantasy, and Tor.com. She loves obsessing over the perfect line, making matcha lattes, and art history.

You can find more art on her instagram: @artofwendyxu; on twitter: @angrygirLcomics; or bluesky: @wendyxu

Wendy is represented by Linda Camacho at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Please direct all professional inquiries to her agent via email: linda@galltzacker.com.

Press

Praise

Mooncakes (Oni Press, 2019)

Goodreads Choice Award Finalist
Cybils Award Finalist
Hugo Award Nominee
Ignatz Award Nominee
An ALA Rainbow Top Ten Book
"This sweet, spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance." ― School Library Journal (starred review)
"If Mooncakes were a spell, it would be a housewarming charm that settles with care into the softest parts of a home and makes the houseplants grow. I wish I could live inside this book.” — New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston
“Mooncakes is heartwarming, playful and absolutely magical! A story about love and family, with a kind and powerful core that radiates through the vibrant cast of characters.” – K. O'Neill, author of The Tea Dragon Society
"Mooncakes is spellbinding." – Tillie Walden, creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam
"This graphic novel is the joyful fantasy romance we all need right now, and it might just restore your faith in magic." – Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky

Tidesong (Quill Tree, 2021)

IndieBound Bestseller
An Indie Next List pick
An ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children
An SLJ Best Book of the Year
A Nerdist Best Comic of the Year
A BookRiot Best Book of the Year
A Mighty Girl's Best Book of the Year
Featured on The Today Show
“Sophie’s struggles and growth will resonate with younger readers, especially those who love the “Tea Dragon Society” and the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Relatable and heartwarming.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“[Tidesong] is engaging from start to finish, saturated with colorful, vivid images that animate the story in an incredibly effective and affecting way.”—Lambda Literary
“A sweet and fun read with Studio Ghibli vibes, lots of beautiful illustrations, and a lovely message behind, Tidesong is perfect for those who are looking for a cute and heart-warming story.”— The Nerd Daily

The Infinity Particle (Harper Alley, 2023)

A Junior Library Guild selection
2024 Harvey Award Nominee
Included on Book Riot's Best Books for Teens 2023 list
2024 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
2024 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List
“Enticing. This thoughtful, genre-blending comic deserves a prominent spot on the shelves of libraries serving young adults.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“A delightful tale that brings optimism back to science fiction.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Contemplative and romantic. A sweeping read that raises questions about what it means to be human.” — Publishers Weekly
“Vibrant. This graphic novel shows how small gestures can have powerful impacts.” — School Library Journal
“Poignant. Share this graphic novel with readers to start in-depth discussions about the connection between humans and technology.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Stunning. A hopeful vision of life alongside technology.” — BookPage