Stacey Lee (she/her/hers)

Stacey Lee is The New York Times and Indie bestselling author of historical and contemporary young adult and middle grade fiction, including "Kill Her Twice," "The Downstairs Girl," a Reese’s Book Club Summer 2021 Young Adult pick, and "Luck of the Titanic," which received five starred reviews. Her most recent novel is "Heiress of Nowhere." A native of southern California and a fourth-generation Chinese American, she is a founder of the We Need Diverse Books movement and writes stories for all kids.

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Awards: PEN Literary Award

Nothing is Certain: Thrill of the Unknown

The unknown brings fear and suspense into characters' lives because it signals new possibilities in the midst of danger. In these thrilling mysteries, three authors share stories of suspenseful murder, a mysterious virus and the murderous threat of a curse. Who will be the next target?

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Susan Dennard, Stacey Lee, Neal Shusterman
Moderator: Deborah Dimmett

Books:

Heiress of Nowhere

Teen
Sarah Barley Books / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
March 2026
ISBN 9781665978965
400 pages

Kill Her Twice

Teen
Penguin Young Readers Group
April 2024
ISBN 9780593532041
400 pages