49th Annual Kerlan Award honoring Lisa Yee (Oct 22)

Karen Carmody-McIntosh
September 4, 2024

Please join the University of Minnesota Libraries for the 49th annual Kerlan Award, honoring Lisa Yee, the award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults including her recent titles, Maizy Chen's Last Chance and The Misfits. The child of two public school teachers, Lisa Yee is a third-generation Chinese American. Born and raised in Los Angeles, her groundbreaking book, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, features one of the first Asian American protagonists in contemporary children's literature.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Program: 6-7 p.m. | Reception: 7-8 p.m.
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library and online | Parking and directions

This event is sponsored by the Kerlan Collection | kerlan.umn.edu and by the Friends of the Kerlan Collection