Lyla Lee author page

Lyla Lee biography

Lyla Lee is a Korean American author known for her work in children’s and young adult literature. She is the creator of the middle grade series Mindy Kim, which follows the experiences of a young Korean American girl navigating school and family life. The first book in the series, Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business, was published by Aladdin in 2020.

Lee is also the author of the young adult novel I’ll Be the One, published by Katherine Tegen Books in 2020. The novel centers on a Korean American teenager who competes in a K-pop reality show while challenging stereotypes about body image and identity. In addition to her novels, Lee has contributed to anthologies and written essays on topics related to culture and representation.

Her work has been recognized for its exploration of Korean American identity and its focus on themes such as family, friendship, and self-acceptance. I’ll Be the One was published in 2020 by Katherine Tegen Books.