Lisa Yee

Kate, Lauren; Yee, Lisa; Castellucci, Cecil; Koertge, Ron

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Young Adult books these days, from Hunger Games to Twilight, and several books about a certain boy wizard—what is it about today’s YA that has both adults and teens reaching for the shelf? Join the conservation about all-ages YA—how to write it, why we love it, and what’s next for teen literature. Moderator: Sherri L. Smith (artcat)… (more)

Lisa Yee, Bobby the Brave (Sometimes).

Author Lisa Yee visits our library to discuss her books Stanford Wong Flunks Big-time, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, So Totally Emily Ebers and many more in this informative and humorous author program. Ms. Yee has won the Sid Fleischman Humor Award, ALA Notable Book Award and has receive many accolades including USA Today Critics Pick. (vapld)… (more)

Chicago Public Library discusses Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time.

About this event: Join us for a discussion of Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee. Basketball prodigy Stanford Wong's summer couldn't possibly get worse. He flunked sixth-grade English, so now he has to stay home and go to summer school instead of going to basketball camp. On top of that, Millicent Min, the super-annoying genius next door, will be tutoring him! Ages 9-12 years. LIMIT: 10 pre-teens Registration: Pre-registration for this program begins Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 9:00 AM. Please stop by the Children's Desk or call the branch at 312.746.5656 to register. (bookjones)… (more)