The Rise of Kyoshi is the first novel in a two-part series written by F. C. Yee chronicling the early life of Avatar Kyoshi, taking place 396 years prior to the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The book largely follows Kyoshi through her teenage and young adult years, mapping her journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after her death, as well as touching upon her bisexuality. A hardcover edition was released on July 16, 2019, with a paperback edition originally set to be released on June 9, 2020 but later changed to July 6, 2021. Its sequel, titled The Shadow of Kyoshi, was released on July 21, 2020.