Books by Paula Yoo

Paula Yoo writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, exploring themes of asian heritage, being different, celebrating heritage.

Standalone Books

The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong

Paula Yoo

For the child navigating what it means to be different, this biography follows a trailblazer who turned her dreams into

Ages 8–12

Good Enough

Paula Yoo

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the struggle to balance cultural heritage with their own burgeo

Ages 12–17

Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

Paula Yoo

For the child learning to balance their own dreams with family expectations while facing unfair obstacles in their commu

Ages 6–10

The Perfect Gift

Paula Yoo

For the child adjusting to a new sibling and looking for their own way to show love through a meaningful, handmade gestu

Ages 5–7

Twenty-Two Cents

Paula Yoo

For the child who asks why some people have so little, this story of a boy in Bangladesh shows how one person's big hear

Ages 6–11

Story of Olympic Diver, Sammy Lee, The (The Story Of series)

Paula Yoo

For the child facing obstacles or unfair rules, this inspiring biography shows how one man used grit to become both a ch

Ages 6–10

Want to Play?

Paula Yoo

For the child feeling nervous about a big move, this gentle story follows Lily as she builds the courage to introduce he

Ages 4–7

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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