Lang Leav is an Australian novelist and poet, renowned for her emotive and insightful works. Born on September 8, 1980, in a refugee camp during her family's escape from the Khmer Rouge Regime, Lang spent her formative years in the vibrant, multicultural town of Cabramatta in Sydney, Australia.

Her literary journey has been marked by numerous accolades, including the Qantas Spirit of Youth Award, a Churchill Fellowship, and the Goodreads Reader’s Choice Award. Lang's profound impact on contemporary literature has been recognized by major media outlets such as CNN, NPR, SBS Australia, Intelligence Squared UK, and Radio New Zealand. Her work has also graced the pages of prestigious publications like Vogue, Newsweek, The Straits Times, The Guardian, and The New York Times.

Lang Leav currently resides in New Zealand with her partner, fellow author Michael Faudet.