Celeste Ng is an American author known for her compelling novels that explore themes of family, identity, and cultural conflict. She gained widespread recognition with her debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, which was published in 2014 and received critical acclaim. Her second novel, Little Fires Everywhere, further solidified her reputation and was adapted into a popular television series. Ng was born in 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Chinese immigrant parents. She studied at Harvard University and earned her MFA from University of Michigan. Her writing often reflects her experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, making her work resonate with a diverse audience.