Avril Herng

Avril Herng is a celebrated Malaysian novelist best known for publishing her very first full-length mystery novel at the astonishing age of 11. She is the brilliant creator of the Laura Taylors mystery series and a proud recipient of both the prestigious Malaysia Outstanding Young Novelist Award and the SEA Extraordinary Young Novelist Award. Born and raised in Selangor, Avril developed an unyielding passion for storytelling early on, progressing from handwritten storybooks to complex, long-form manuscripts. Supported by a family that nurtures her innate creativity, she balances writing with music, sports, and extracurricular achievements, aiming to inspire global youth to embrace the infinite joy of discovering new worlds through books.