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
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
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