Stacey Lee
Stacey Lee is a critically acclaimed author known for her captivating historical fiction novels that often feature strong Asian American protagonists. A fourth-generation Chinese American, she draws inspiration from her heritage and history, weaving rich narratives that explore themes of identity and resilience. Lee is also a founding member of We Need Diverse Books, advocating for diversity in literature. Her works include "Under a Painted Sky" and "The Downstairs Girl."
Book summaries for books written by Stacey Lee
Quotes
Freedom. The taste of it is sweet.
Sometimes we have to leave what we love in order to find what we need.
If you fall, there's no telling where you might land.
Music has a way of shaking loose the dust.
When the path ahead is dark, sometimes all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other.
To survive, sometimes you have to kill the things you love.
The world turns on stories, and stories turn on the world.
The sky is a canvas. The planets, the stars, the moon, and the sun are paintbrushes.
Some choices don’t offer second chances. They set us on a course and we’re stuck on it.
The thing about horses is, they always give you what you need, even if you don’t know you need it.
The places we love have a way of running around in our heads like a dream, even after we’re gone.
There’s no pride in holding onto things that don’t want to be held.