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.
Books
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La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia Oemer
La historia del clavadista olímpico Sammy Lee (The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee)
By Paula Yoo, Dom Lee, Claudia OemerView DetailsPaperback available October 7, 2025
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 RiscoPaperback: $11.95
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 RiscoView DetailsEsta 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.
¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Want to Play?, Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
¿Quieren jugar? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Want to Play?, Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsEn 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!
The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee
By Paula Yoo, Dom LeePaperback: $9.95
The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee
By Paula Yoo, Dom LeeView DetailsThis 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.
The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus
By Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibPaperback: $8.95
The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus
By Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibView DetailsThis 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.
The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
By Paula Yoo, Lin WangPaperback: $10.95
The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong
By Paula Yoo, Lin WangView DetailsThis 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.
The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn 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.
Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn 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.
Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezPaperback: $10.95
Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn 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!
Twenty-two Cents
Muhammad Yunus and the Village BankBy Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibPaperback: $12.95
Twenty-two Cents
Muhammad Yunus and the Village BankBy Paula Yoo, Jamel AkibView DetailsA biography of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.















