Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee

We explore an immigration story: a Chinese immigrant who ends up in Minnesota. It's the Newbery Honor Award winning tale "Maisie Chen's Last Chance." Writer Lisa Yee tells readers at Overland Elementary School  that the book is based on her own family's history. Our celebrity reader is public radio journalist Josie Huang from LAist. 

Favorite Books from Overland Elementary School:

Rick - Alex Gino

Amulet - Kazu Kibuishi

The City of Ember - Jeanne Duprau

Lisa Yee's Favorite Book:

Honestly Katie John - Mary Calhoun

Josie Huang's Favorite Book:

Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery

And check out our other podcast The Fina Mendoza Mysteries!