Lorian Tu

Lorian Tu is an author and illustrator of children's books. She is sometimes credited as Lorian Tu-Dean. Tu's We Are a Song (Harper, 2023), which she both wrote and illustrated, was inspired by her desire to explore her own multiracial background.

The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round (Orchard/Scholastic, 2021), written by Wendy Wan-Long Shang and illustrated by Tu, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, which said, "Tu’s illustrations elevate the joyful tone with brightly colored cartoons filled with textures and lively details".

Of We Are a Song, Kirkus Reviews said, "The story engages the senses, whether it’s the sound of oil in Amah’s wok going “ping-ping-ping,” the scent of Tía's pastries, or the sensation of a falling petal fluttering on Arturo's face like Mama's kisses. All these moments help evoke a relatable feeling of familial love". Dress Like a Girl. Written by Patricia Toht. Harper, 2019. Sky through the Storm. Written by Joanna Rowland. Beaming Books, 2019. Sophie and the Tiny Dognapping. Written by Jamie Michalak. Charlesbridge, 2021. The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round. Written by Wendy Wan-Long Shang. Orchard/Scholastic, 2021.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids series The Sunshine Squad: Discovering What Makes You Special. Written by Jamie Michalak. Charlesbridge, 2021.

As illustrator and author We Are a Song. Harper, 2023.