"I wish I were older."

"I wish I were younger"

"I would like world peace, an end to pollution and an Easy Bake oven."

"I see you!"

"Dad, hurry up and take the picture."

Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, Hope Anita Smith (center), and Debbi Michiko Florence, keeper of the amazing website www.debbimichikoflorence.com, cheered Lisa on at her appearance Children's Book World in West Los Angeles.

Arthur Levine, (L) AKA Harry Potter discoverer, editor and pal of Lisa Yee (oh, and he's her discoverer and editor, too!)