Annabelle Chang

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Annabelle Chang has been a passionate reader and book lover for as long as she can remember. As a 16-year-old high school student, Annabelle conceived of and opened Annabelle’s Book Club LA, an independent bookstore focused on young adult literature, a genre that has traditionally been underappreciated. In addition to growing the bookstore, Annabelle has been a committed advocate for community engagement. She has promoted literacy and a love of reading with local schools and provided a platform for historically underrepresented voices.

In addition to young adult literature, Annabelle’s passions include tennis, surfing, travel, working with other entrepreneurs, and spending time with her friends, family, and three rescue dogs. Annabelle’s future career plans include publishing, media and entertainment, and their intersection with technology and artificial intelligence. Annabelle is currently enjoying her freshman year at Stanford University.