Serena Zhang is a student-athlete and competitive golfer from Toronto, Canada. As a young Asian girl in a sport where she has sometimes felt overlooked or underestimated, Serena has learned that belonging is not something someone else gets to decide. As a Grade 11 student at Crestwood Preparatory College with a strong interest in English, Serena uses writing to explore the experiences and perspectives of people who are not always represented in the stories we read.

Her debut book, Lily, the Little Golfer, was inspired by her own experiences as a young female golfer. Through Lily’s journey, Serena hopes to encourage girls to challenge stereotypes, believe in themselves, and to keep going even when others tell them they cannot. She hopes her story will inspire more young girls to pick up a golf club, find their place on the course, and help make golf a game where everyone feels welcome.

Her Book