A seasoned children’s book author and passionate educator, Xu Haina currently resides in Singapore. She has a rich background in children's education, special needs education, and the arts, with professional stints in Hong Kong (China), mainland China, and Singapore. As a former media professional turned advocate for educational innovation, she writes as an columnist for the Financial Times Chinese online and contributes extensively to various publications across Singapore, Hong Kong (China), and mainland China.

In recent years, Xu has published a critically acclaimed series of children’s books focusing on mental health, which includes titles such as "Why Don't They Listen to Me?" and "The Day the Mobile Phone Disappeared"—both recipients of Singapore’s Popular Readers' Choice Award in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

In December 2025, she was invited to join the Asian Art Association Singapore (Children's Literature) as a Lifetime Member.

Adults have their own voices, and children have theirs too. In truth, children’s books have the power to connect these voices—illuminating both the adult perspective and the child’s point of view, and creating space for children to share in the dialogue with adults. This, fundamentally, is the heart of why I write for children: a belief that everyone deserves the right to express themselves and to be truly seen, and that we should all strive to listen to and acknowledge others, finding the joy of shared life in our differences.

Picture books are uniquely suited to be read together by parents and children. When a parent reads aloud to their child, it deepens mutual understanding and strengthens the bond between them. It is my hope that readers will relish the benefits these stories offer, and that they will share feedback that inspires me to grow and improve.

At the same time, I have been passionate about art since childhood. I am skilled at using watercolour, acrylic, and oil paints to express my reflections and ideas about ecology and nature.

In recent years, Xu has published a critically acclaimed series of children’s books focusing on mental health, which includes titles such as "Why Don't They Listen to Me?" and "The Day the Mobile Phone Disappeared"—both recipients of Singapore’s Popular Readers' Choice Award in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Xu Haina participated in a group art exhibition titled Oneness with the Timeless, a collaboration between Pan Pacific Singapore and Y Art Project. The exhibition was held from 3 December 2024 to 2 March 2025 at the Level 2 Public Art Space, Pan Pacific Singapore.

She is the collaborative artist for the Gaoyang Li DeFacto Jazz Orchestra, which evolved from the Li Gaoyang All-Star Jazz Band, providing original artwork for the band’s cultural products.