Lisa Yee is an author whose varied life experiences have shaped her distinctive literary voice. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as an inventor, a hand model, and a producer for Walt Disney, even donning the Mickey Mouse costume. These diverse roles infuse her narratives, which often explore themes of identity, friendship, and finding one's place in the world. Her style is known for its wit, accessibility, and ability to connect with young readers. Yee focuses on creating relatable characters and crafting stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
The story centers on eleven-year-old Maizy Chen as she reconnects with her estranged grandparents who operate a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota. During her extended visit, Maizy uncovers surprising truths about her family's heritage and gains insights into her own identity. Through her journey, themes of family, cultural connections, and self-discovery are woven into her experiences.
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library Welcome to the Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries.For instance: You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. People can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways. And the Golden Palace has secrets... But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it’s time to find the answers.
Ten-year-old Kanani loves living in beautiful Hawaii and she especially loves sharing the wonders of her island home with visitors. So when her cousin Rachel from New York comes to stay for a month, Kanani is excited to get to know her. But no matter what she does to help Rachel feel at home, it only seems to make her unhappy instead. Can Kanani find a way to connect with her cousin?
Millicent Min faces a challenging summer, struggling with peer rejection due to her intelligence and unique circumstances. As her grandmother moves away and her mother pushes her into volleyball and tutoring Stanford Wong, a jock she dislikes, Millicent feels increasingly isolated. However, her friendship with Emily offers a glimmer of hope, as Emily appreciates her for who she is, not her IQ. To navigate her complex life and forge this new friendship, Millicent must juggle secrets, manage expectations, and embrace her true self.
Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.
Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, and their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class.
From Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a hilarious sequel to Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally). Bobby Ellis-Chan is ready to fight his fears (maybe?). In his last adventure, Bobby Ellis-Chan got stuck to a stinky tree, had underwear attached to his back, and faced down a whole wolfpack of girls. What could be scarier or more humiliating than that? Oh, how about playing sports with his football-hero dad ... A cat with 27 toes ... An asthma attack in public ... Dancing on stage in the school musical ... And the list goes on Bobby will have to overcome his fears if he's going to come out on top.
Stanford Wong faces a challenging summer after failing English, forcing him to choose summer school over basketball camp. Compounding his troubles, his mother hires Millicent Min, an overly smart and irritating tutor, to help him improve. As he navigates this unexpected tutoring arrangement, Stanford's summer takes a turn filled with humor and personal growth.
The first book in an exciting new DC Super Hero Girls(tm) fiction series! Wonder Woman(tm) wants to be the best super hero she can be, and that means going to Super Hero High School. But there's a lot for the teen super hero to get used to at her new school! Save the Day alarms, a room-mate who shares everything on social media . . . not to mention the fact that Wonder Woman has never seen a boy before. And, on top of all that, it seems like someone doesn't want the Amazon princess at the school. Who's been sending Wonder Woman nasty notes? And will they ruin her chances of success at Super Hero High School?
The second book in the exciting new DC Super Hero Girls™ fiction series! Supergirl™ is the new kid at Super Hero High School - and she also happens to be the most powerful teen in the galaxy. But after losing her parents and her home planet, Supergirl struggles with her fresh start on planet earth. Invading alien armies, bad dreams and inter-dimensional portals are making it tricky for her to settle in at Super Hero High. Can she learn to control her superpowers? And how can she know who to trust on this strange new planet?