Jessica Yu

JESSICA YU grew up in California. A fifth-generation Chinese American, she was blessed with parents who were fine with their kids going into the arts.

As a filmmaker, Yu is known for both her scripted and nonfiction work, which includes the Academy Award-winning short BREATHING LESSONS. Her films span a wide range of genres and styles, from documentaries like LAST CALL AT THE OASIS, a look at the global water crisis, to IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL, a portrait of outsider artist Henry Darger. She has also directed various shows, including “American Crime," “13 Reasons Why” and “The West Wing," and Maria Bamford’s Netflix comedy special, "Old Baby." Her work has garnered various awards, including an Emmy and a Writers Guild of America nomination.

GARDEN OF THE LOST AND ABANDONED is her first book. It was honored by the Nautilus Book Awards as the 2017 Gold Winner in the category of Women.

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