Paula Yoo

Paula Yoo is an author and screenwriter whose children's books for Lee & Low include Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds, Shining Star, and several titles in the Confetti Kids series. Her titles have been recognized by the International Reading Association, the Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist, and Lee & Low's New Voices Award. She and her husband live in Los Angeles, California, where she works in television. You can visit her online at paulayoo.com.

Website: paulayoo.com

Books

  • La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
    By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia Oemer
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    La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)

    La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)

    By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia Oemer

    Esta cautivadora entrada en la series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Sammy Lee, un clavadista coreanoamericano que fue el primer asiaticoestadounidense a ganar una medalla de oro en las olimpiadas.

    This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.

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  • La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong
    (The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)
    By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del Risco
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    La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong

    La historia de la estrella de cine Anna May Wong

    (The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)
    By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang, Eida del Risco

    Esta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por capítulos biográficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood creó un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asíatico-americanos.

    This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

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  • ¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2)
    (Want to Play?, Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    ¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2)

    ¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2)

    (Want to Play?, Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez

    En este libro de la popular serie Confetti Kids, Pablo y sus amigos se divierten en el parque, pero no pueden ponerse de acuerdo sobre el juego perfecto para todos.

    In this early chapter book, part of the Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!

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  • The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee
    By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee
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    The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee

    The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee

    By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee
    This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.

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  • The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus
    By Paula Yoo, Jamel Akib
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    The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus

    The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus

    By Paula Yoo, Jamel Akib
    This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.

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  • The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
    By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang
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    The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong

    The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong

    By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang
    This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

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  • The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)
    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)

    The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)

    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez

    In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day.

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  • Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

    Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
    In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her parents move from their suburban neighborhood to New York City and Lily must adapt to her new life.

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  • Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

    Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez

    In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!

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  • Twenty-two Cents
    Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank
    By Paula Yoo, Jamel Akib
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    Twenty-two Cents

    Twenty-two Cents

    Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank
    By Paula Yoo, Jamel Akib
    A biography of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.

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