Lisa See

Patricia Williams

Appearing Courtesy of Tucson Medical Center

Lisa See is the New York Times best-selling author of many novels, including her latest, "The Island of Sea Women." Previous best-sellers include "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane," "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" and "China Dolls." See is being honored with this year's Founders Award by the Tucson Festival of Books.  

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Awards: New York Times bestselling author, Organization of Chinese American Women's National Woman of the Year, Chinese American Museum's History Makers Award, Edgar Award nominee