Lisa Yee

Lisa Yee is an American writer, the author of "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" (2003), "Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time" (2005), and "So Totally Emily Ebers" (2007). The three books are a part of a trilogy, summarizing the three pre-teens' experiences in Rancho Rossetta in the summer. She has also written "Good Luck Ivy!", an American Girl book.

Biography

Yee was born and raised near Los Angeles. She attended Brightwood Elementary School and Alhambra High School. Yee was on her high schools' debate team and was president of the honor society. As a student at the University of Southern California, Yee's majors were English and Humanities.

Yee is the co-owner and creative director of Magic Pencil Studios, a strategic creative company. She has written a newspaper column, TV commercials, menus, and TV specials. Yee is married and has two children.

In 2007, Yee was chosen as the writer-in-residence at Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio.

Awards

"Millicent Min, Girl Genius" won the 2004 Sid Fleischman Humor award, was selected for the IRA/CBC Children's Choice list, and was nominated for multiple state prizes. "Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time" was an ALA Notable Book.

External links

* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2O7OFRWY6D7PS Amazon.com profile of Lisa Yee]
* [http://lisayee.com Lisa Yee's Official Website]
* [http://www.debbimichikoflorence.com/author_interviews/2007/LisaYee.html Lisa Yee interview with Debbi Michiko Florence]
* [http://misserinmarie.blogspot.com/2007/05/interview-lisa-yee.html Miss Erin Interview with Lisa]