Michelle Yeoh: A Little Golden Book Biography

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Malaysian action movie star and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Michelle Yeoh—the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All At Once—is an inspiring read-aloud for young kids as well as fans of any age!

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:

 • Rita Moreno

 • Steven Spielberg

 • William Shatner

 • Keanu Reeves

 • Arnold Schwarzenegger

Series Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative text and colorful illustrations on every page, children—and the adults reading along with them—will be entertained and inspired. This subseries of beloved Little Golden Books, which have been published since 1942, features the famous gold-foil spine on its sturdy cardboard covers.

These Little Golden Book Biographies are all being published in Spring 2025: Dick Van Dyke, Selena, Michelle Yeoh, Willie Mays, Jimmy Carter, Maya Angelou

About the Author

Angela Song is a children’s book author and editor. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her 25 houseplants.

Irene Chan was born and raised in Hong Kong, and came to the US to study when she was 18. She received her BFA in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Irene is also the illustrator of Little Golden Book Biographies on Elton John and Dwayne Johnson. She currently lives with her husband and son in Atlanta, Georgia.