She is best known for her novel "The Tale of Despereaux" about a little mouse who has some big adventures.

VOA: special.2009.10.12

She explains that some people in China may celebrate Valentine's Day, but China also has its own version.

VOA: special.2010.02.08

She has donated some of the money she has earned from the book to the organization.

VOA: special.2010.07.21

She admits that her name has caused some problems.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

Since then,she has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, from Streisand to Sinatra.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

She admits to having trouble with some of the big guns her character has to wield.

VOA: standard.2010.06.20