Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 0 (2022) Winner
Lisa Yee
リサ・イー
Risa Ii
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1959-08-27 （Los Angeles, California, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Raised near Los Angeles, California → Columbus, Ohio — Thurber House residency (2007)
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Copywriter, Creative Director
- Active Years
- 2003-
- Affiliations
- Magic Pencil Studios (co-owner, creative director), Thurber House (Children's Writer-in-Residence, 2007)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Elementary School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Alhambra High School | — | — | — | — | United States |
| University of Southern California | — | English and Humanities | — | — | United States |
Brightwood Elementary School
Country:
United States
Elementary school attendance
Alhambra High School
Country:
United States
Was on high school debate team and served as honor society president
University of Southern California
English and Humanities
Country:
United States
Majored in English and Humanities
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sid Fleischman Humor Award | Millicent Min, Girl Genius | — | Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) (estimated) | 受賞 |
| 2004 | IRA/CBC Children's Choice | Millicent Min, Girl Genius | — | IRA/CBC | 選出 |
| — | ALA Notable Book | Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time | — | American Library Association | 選出 |
| 2007 | Thurber House Children's Writer-in-Residence | — | — | Thurber House | 任命 |
Sid Fleischman Humor Award
2004
Work:
Millicent Min, Girl Genius
Organization:
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) (estimated)
Result:
受賞
IRA/CBC Children's Choice
2004
Work:
Millicent Min, Girl Genius
Organization:
IRA/CBC
Result:
選出
ALA Notable Book
Work:
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
選出
Thurber House Children's Writer-in-Residence
2007
Organization:
Thurber House
Result:
任命
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Millicent Min, Girl Genius
2003 Children's fiction (humor)A humorous children's novel following Millicent Min as she navigates school, friendships, and her own talents and insecurities.
FriendshipSelf-esteemFamily
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time
2005 Children's fiction (humor)Follows an Asian-American boy as he deals with identity, school, and friendships.
Cultural identityComing-of-ageHumor
So Totally Emily Ebers
2007 Children's fictionFrom Emily's perspective, a story about summer events and friendships.
FriendshipAdolescenceHumor
Warp Speed
2011 Children's fictionA work for young readers containing adventurous elements.
AdventureFriendship
Good Luck, Ivy!
Children's fictionA children's book or short work (details unknown).
Maizy Chen's Last Chance
2022 Children's fictionA more recent work; detailed information is limited.
Bibliography
- Millicent Min, Girl Genius (2003)
- Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time (2005)
- So Totally Emily Ebers (2007)
- Warp Speed (2011)
- Good Luck, Ivy!
- Maizy Chen's Last Chance (2022)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous children's storytellingLight, accessible prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Friendship and peer relationshipsSelf-discoveryCultural identity
Legacy
Lisa Yee is known for humorous children's books that address contemporary themes. Her works, often reflecting Asian-American perspectives and youth coming-of-age, are widely read in school libraries and among young readers.
Trivia
- Identifies as a Chinese American author.
- Co-owner and creative director of Magic Pencil Studios.
- 'Millicent Min, Girl Genius' won the Sid Fleischman Award and was selected for the IRA/CBC Children's Choice list.
- 'Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time' was selected as an ALA Notable Book.
- Chosen as Children's Writer-in-Residence at Thurber House in 2007.
- Official website: lisayee.com