Whoa, that's a lot of books!
Lisa Yee was discovered by Arthur Levine, editor of the HARRY POTTER series. Her first book, MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS, took over six years to write. Since its debut in 2003, she's penned over a 20 more novels, several short stories and articles, and a lot of grocery lists. Lisa's young adult novel is now out in paperback -- THE KIDNEY HYPOTHETICAL -- OR HOW TO RUIN YOUR LIFE IN SEVEN DAYS.
Lisa's newest novel is Newbery Honor Winner, Asian American Pacific Literature Award Winner, and National Book Award Finalist -- MAIZY CHEN'S LAST CHANCE. You can order a signed copy here.
And her next book is THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM -- out in January 2024!
Lisa's newest novel is Newbery Honor Winner, Asian American Pacific Literature Award Winner, and National Book Award Finalist -- MAIZY CHEN'S LAST CHANCE. You can order a signed copy here.
And her next book is THE MISFITS: A ROYAL CONUNDRUM -- out in January 2024!
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Find out more about Lisa's American Girl, Girl of the Year 2016 series in the link. And be sure to check out Lisa's new middle grade novel series, DC Super Hero Girls, began -- featuring original novels about Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Katana, Harley Quinn, and most recently, Bumblebee!
CLICK ON THESE BOOKS TO FIND OUT MORE . . .
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Lisa has also written for NPR, Huffington Post, and has stories in these books and oodles of magazines . . .
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Oooh, look! Some awards and kudos . . .
Children’s Choice/International Reading Association Book Best Decorated Cake - Brightwood Elementary School New England Book Award Finalist National Book Award Finalist |
Book Riot's Best Books About Asian American Kids
Publishers Weekly Flying Start Sid Fleischman Humor Award Thurber House Children’s Writer-in-Residence ALA (American Library Association) Notable Book USA Today Critics’ Pick NPR Best Summer Read Family Choice Award Junior Library Guild Selection(s) ALA Great Middle School Read Sports Illustrated Kids Hot Summer Read Washington Post Book of the Week Numerous state best book lists/nominations Fox Sports Network "American in Focus" Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" ALA Best Books for Young Adults VOYA - Top Shelf Middle Grade Fiction National Parenting Publication Award CCBC Choice YALSA - Best Fiction for Young Adults NY Public Library Titles for Reading and Sharing Bank Street College of Education - Best Books of the Year Chinese American Librarians Asso - Best Book of the Year Children's Book Council Favorites List |
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