Born on Kinmen, Lee Ru-Qing came to the Taiwanese mainland to seek a better life. After art school, Lee worked in advertising for ten years until in 2007, he started writing children’s picture books. His published works include The Spearfish King, Because I Love You, Brave 12: The War Pigeons and The Last Bodyguard of Lion Fortress. He has won many awards, including the Golden Tripod Award.