Stacey Lee is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Downstairs Girl, Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky and Outrun the Moon, the winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction. She is a fourth-generation Chinese American and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. Born in Southern California, she graduated from UCLA and then got her law degree at UC Davis King Hall. She lives with her family outside San Francisco. You can visit Stacey at staceyhlee.com. Or follow her on Twitter @staceyleeauthor.
Praise for Outrun the Moon:
* "Full of beautiful turns of phrase, lessons in Chinese customs
and superstitions, and a refreshing protagonist representing
intersectional diversity, this is a must-read for followers of
historical fiction . . . powerful, evocative, and
thought-provoking."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Lee creates characters full of depth and nuance that seem
historically accurate but still relatable to today’s teens . . . A
diverse, engaging historical fiction that should not be
missed.”—School Library Journal
“Mercy’s narrative is flecked with witty puns, pithy wisdom from
her fortune-telling mother, aphorisms from her favorite business
book, and her obsession with bad-luck number four, all of which
provide meaningful insight into both her character and her culture.
While slipping in plenty of meaty historical context, particularly
about the discrimination facing Chinese immigrants at the time, Lee
tells a resoundingly warmhearted story about community arising
amidst earth-shattering disaster.”—Booklist
“Mercy is a splendid narrator; her grit and humor makes the steady
flow of racism she encounters even more jarring. Historical fiction
fans are in for a real treat.”—Bulletin of the Center for
Children’s Books
“Lee brings an awareness of a (perhaps) lesser known time, place,
and immigration issue. Mercy has one adventure after another;
dramatic situations that she creates by leaping right into action.
Despite her impulsiveness, Mercy is a very believable heroine who
is sure to inspire readers to keep following their
dreams.”—VOYA
“[A]n original exploration of a time and place not often depicted
in historical fiction.”—Publishers Weekly
“Stacey Lee is an incredible voice in historical fiction, but
she may have outdone even herself in her recent Outrun the
Moon.”—Bustle.com
"Stacey Lee’s second novel weaves in compelling topics including
class inequality, fall-out from natural disaster, and the drive of
a 'bossy girl.' A historical fiction that features a fierce female
protagonist."—TeenVogue.com
“Immersive and riveting. Mercy Wong had my heart from page
one.”—Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in
the Ashes
“A fantastic read! Emotional, entertaining, and bewitching as it
brings to life San Francisco in 1906.”—Cynthia Kadohata, author of
the Newbery Award-winning Kira-Kira and the National Book
Award-winning The Thing About Luck
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