Stacey Lee
AmericanLiterary FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult (YA)
Stacey Lee is a fourth-generation Chinese-American author of young adult historical and contemporary fiction. She is a co-founder of the We Need Diverse Books movement. Lee practiced law for several years before becoming a full-time author. Her works often explore themes of identity, social justice, and resilience, drawing inspiration from her family history and research.
Awards
['SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (2016)', 'Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2016–2017)', 'PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult (2017)', 'Northern California Book Award', 'Golden Poppy Award']
Notable Works
['Under a Painted Sky', 'Outrun the Moon', 'The Downstairs Girl', 'Luck of the Titanic', 'Kill Her Twice', 'Heiress of Nowhere']
